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Patatin-Like Phospholipase Domain-Containing 3 I148M Variant Is Associated with Liver Steatosis and Fat Distribution in Chronic Hepatitis B.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Oct 2015
Zampino Rosa, Coppola Nicola, Cirillo Grazia, Boemio Adriana, Grandone Anna, Stanzione Maria, Capoluongo Nicolina, Marrone Aldo, Macera Margherita, Sagnelli Evangelista, Adinolfi Luigi Elio, del Giudice Emanuele Miraglia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing 3 gene (PNPLA3) has been associated with liver steatosis and disease progression in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and chronic hepatitis C. AIMS: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of the PNPLA3 I148M polymorphisms on the clinical, histological, viral, and host parameters in Italian patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:...
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