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Genetic, metabolic and environmental factors involved in the development of liver cirrhosis in Mexico.
World journal of gastroenterology - 7 Nov 2015
Ramos-Lopez Omar, Martinez-Lopez Erika, Roman Sonia, Fierro Nora A, Panduro Arturo
Abstract excerpt
Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a chronic illness caused by inflammatory responses and progressive fibrosis. Globally, the most common causes of chronic liver disease include persistent alcohol abuse, followed by viral hepatitis infections and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. However, regardless of the etiological factors, the susceptibility and degree of liver damage may be influenced by genetic polymorphisms that are...
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