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Genetic background in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A comprehensive review.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Oct 2015
Macaluso Fabio Salvatore, Maida Marcello, Petta Salvatore
Abstract excerpt
In the Western world, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered as one of the most significant liver diseases of the twenty-first century. Its development is certainly driven by environmental factors, but it is also regulated by genetic background. The role of heritability has been widely demonstrated by several epidemiological, familial, and twin studies and case series, and likely reflects the wide...
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