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MTHFR 677C/T and 1298A/C mutations and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Clinical medicine (London, England) - 1 Jun 2015
Kasapoglu Benan, Turkay Cansel, Yalcin Kadir Serkan, Kosar Ali, Bozkurt Alper
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Common genetic mutations encountered in folate metabolism may result in increased homocysteine (Hcy) levels. It has been reported that increased serum Hcy levels may affect the intracellular fat metabolism and may cause enhanced fatty infiltration in the liver resulting in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In total, 150 patients diagnosed with FLD by ultrasound examination and 136 healthy control...
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