Article
PNPLA3 gene polymorphism and response to lifestyle modification in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Jan 2015
Shen Jiayun, Wong Grace Lai-Hung, Chan Henry Lik-Yuen, Chan Ruth Suk-Mei, Chan Hoi-Yun, Chu Winnie Chiu-Wing, Cheung Bernice Ho-Ki, Yeung David Ka-Wai, Li Liz Sin, Sea Mandy Man-Mei, Woo Jean, Wong Vincent Wai-Sun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone for the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and patatin-like phospholipase 3 (PNPLA3) is one of the most important genetic determinants of NAFLD. We aimed to investigate the effect of PNPLA3 gene polymorphism on the response to lifestyle modification in NAFLD patients. METHODS: This was a post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled...
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