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Obesity and the liver: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Translational research : the journal of laboratory and clinical medicine - 1 Oct 2014
Koppe Sean W P
Abstract excerpt
The increasing prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) parallels the rise of obesity and its complications. NAFLD is a common cause of cirrhosis and a leading indication for liver transplant. Genetic susceptibility, dietary composition, and exercise habits influence the development of NAFLD, and insulin resistance results in widespread metabolic perturbations with a net effect of triglyceride...
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