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Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 rs738409-G in recipients of liver transplants is a risk factor for graft steatosis.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association - 1 Dec 2013
Finkenstedt Armin, Auer Claudia, Glodny Bernhard, Posch Ursula, Steitzer Hansjoerg, Lanzer Gerhard, Pratschke Johann, Biebl Matthias, Steurer Michael, Graziadei Ivo, Vogel Wolfgang, Zoller Heinz
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The G-allele in position rs738409 of patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) is associated with an increased hepatic concentration of triglyceride and is a risk factor for advanced liver disease. We investigated the association of donor and recipient risk alleles with the development of graft steatosis after liver transplantation. METHODS: PNPLA3 genotypes were...
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