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Patatin-like phospholipase 3 (rs738409) gene polymorphism is associated with increased liver enzymes in obese adolescents and metabolic syndrome in all ages.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Jul 2015
Mangge H, Baumgartner B G, Zelzer S, Prüller F, Schnedl W J, Reininghaus E Z, Haybaeck J, Lackner C, Stauber R, Aigner E, Weghuber D
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BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and the patatin-like phospholipase 3 (PNPLA3) rs738409 (Ile148Met, C>G) gene polymorphism is one of the most important genetic determinants of NAFLD. Carriers have been reported to better respond to lifestyle modification. AIM: To investigate the effect of rs738409 on overweight/obese adolescents and adults with and without...
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