Article
Genetic variation in PNPLA3 but not APOC3 influences liver fat in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 May 2012
Hyysalo Jenni, Stojkovic Ivana, Kotronen Anna, Hakkarainen Antti, Sevastianova Ksenia, Makkonen Janne, Lundbom Nina, Rissanen Aila, Krauss Ronald M, Melander Olle, Orho-Melander Marju, Yki-Järvinen Hannele
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: A recent study in Indian subjects suggested common variants in apolipoprotein C3 (APOC3) (T-455C at rs2854116 and C-482T at rs2854117) to contribute to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), plasma apoC3 and triglyceride concentrations. Our aim was to determine the contribution of genetic variation in APOC3 on liver fat content and plasma triglyceride and apoC3 concentrations in a larger...
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