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Association study of PNPLA2 gene with histological parameters of NAFLD in an obese population.
Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology - 1 Jun 2016
Zegers Doreen, Verrijken An, Beckers Sigri, Francque Sven, Van Camp Jasmijn K, Aerts Evi, Ruppert Martin, Hubens Guy, Michielsen Peter, Van Hul Wim, Van Gaal Luc F
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INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the closely associated metabolic syndrome is high and is related to risk factors such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. A genetic basis for NAFLD has been suggested, but only few causal genes have been identified. The most significant association reported to date is the robust association of the PNPLA3 I148M variant with susceptibility to...
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