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A common polymorphism in the NCAN gene is associated with hepatocellular carcinoma in alcoholic liver disease.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Nov 2014
Nischalke Hans Dieter, Lutz Philipp, Krämer Benjamin, Söhne Jennifer, Müller Tobias, Rosendahl Jonas, Fischer Janett, Berg Thomas, Hittatiya Kanishka, Fischer Hans-Peter, Soyka Michael, Semmo Nasser, Nattermann Jacob, Sauerbruch Tilman, Strassburg Christian P, Stickel Felix, Spengler Ulrich
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The genetic background of alcoholic liver diseases and their complications are increasingly recognized. A common polymorphism in the neurocan (NCAN) gene, which is known to be expressed in neuronal tissue, has been identified as a risk factor for non-alcoholic fatty liver disea...
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