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PNPLA3 148M Carriers with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Have Higher Susceptibility to Hepatic Steatosis and Higher Liver Enzymes.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Jan 2016
Mancina Rosellina Margherita, Spagnuolo Rocco, Milano Marta, Brogneri Simona, Morrone Attilio, Cosco Cristina, Lazzaro Veronica, Russo Cristina, Ferro Yvelise, Pingitore Piero, Pujia Arturo, Montalcini Tiziana, Doldo Patrizia, Garieri Pietro, Piodi Luca, Caprioli Flavio, Valenti Luca, Romeo Stefano
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BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are characterized by chronic relapsing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and encompass Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD are often associated with extraintestinal manifestations affecting multiple organs including the liver. Increased levels of serum aminotransferases, possibly related to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, constitute one of the most...
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