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PNPLA3 I148M (rs738409) genetic variant and age at onset of at-risk alcohol consumption are independent risk factors for alcoholic cirrhosis.
Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Apr 2014
Burza Maria Antonella, Molinaro Antonio, Attilia Maria Luisa, Rotondo Claudia, Attilia Fabio, Ceccanti Mauro, Ferri Flaminia, Maldarelli Federica, Maffongelli Angela, De Santis Adriano, Attili Adolfo Francesco, Romeo Stefano, Ginanni Corradini Stefano
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Environmental and genetic factors contribute to alcoholic cirrhosis onset. In particular, age at exposure to liver stressors has been shown to be important in progression to fibrosis in hepatitis C individuals. However, no definite data on the role of age at onset of at-risk al...
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