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Genetic Factors in the Pathogenesis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver and Steatohepatitis.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2015
Dongiovanni Paola, Romeo Stefano, Valenti Luca
Abstract excerpt
Liver fat accumulation generally related to systemic insulin resistance characterizes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which in the presence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) can progress towards cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Due to the epidemic of obesity, NAFLD is now the most frequent liver disease in Western countries. Epidemiological, familial, and twin studies provide evidence for a...
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