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<i><scp>PNPLA</scp>3</i> gene polymorphism accounts for fatty liver in community subjects without metabolic syndrome
13 Jan 2014
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The rs738409 GG variant in patatin-like phospholipase 3 (PNPLA3) is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and disease severity. However, it remains unclear if it contributes to the development of NAFLD through affecting dietary pattern. AIM: To examine the association among PNPLA3 gene polymorphism, dietary pattern, metabolic factors and NAFLD. METHODS: Liver fat and fibrosis were...
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