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Genetic variation in the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma gene is associated with histologically advanced NAFLD.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Apr 2012
Gawrieh Samer, Marion Miranda C, Komorowski Richard, Wallace James, Charlton Michael, Kissebah Ahmed, Langefeld Carl D, Olivier Michael
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BACKGROUND: The peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-gamma (PPARG) is a nuclear receptor that regulates adipocyte differentiation, insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism, thus, it represents a good candidate gene for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). PURPOSE AND METHOD: We investigated the association of two PPARG variants (Pro12Ala and C1431T) with NAFLD and its histological features. DNA was...
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