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Association between the Pro12Ala polymorphism of PPAR-γ gene and the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis.
Gene - 10 Oct 2013
Wang Jun, Guo Xufeng, Wu Pengbo, Song Jia, Ye Chuncui, Yu Shijie, Zhang Jixiang, Dong Weiguo
Abstract excerpt
Several studies have been conducted to examine the association between PPAR-γ2 Pro12Ala polymorphism and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but the results remain inconsistent. In this study, a meta-analysis was performed to assess the association of PPAR-γ Pro12Ala polymorphism with NAFLD risk. A total of 8 case-control studies, including 1697 cases and 2427 controls, were selected. Pooled odds ratio...
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