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The Impact of PNPLA3 rs738409 Genetic Polymorphism and Weight Gain ≥10 kg after Age 20 on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Non-Obese Japanese Individuals.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Nishioji Kenichi, Mochizuki Naomi, Kobayashi Masao, Kamaguchi Mai, Sumida Yoshio, Nishimura Takeshi, Yamaguchi Kanji, Kadotani Hiroshi, Itoh Yoshito
Abstract excerpt
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in non-obese individuals is inadequately elucidated. We aim to investigate the impact of known genetic polymorphisms on NAFLD and the interaction between genetic risks and weight gain on NAFLD in obese and non-obese Japanese individuals. A total of 1164 participants who received health checkups were included. Participants with excessive alcohol consumption, with viral...
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