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Pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS - 1 May 2016
Liu Wensheng, Baker Robert D, Bhatia Tavleen, Zhu Lixin, Baker Susan S
Abstract excerpt
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and a risk factor for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The pathological features of NASH include steatosis, hepatocyte injury, inflammation, and various degrees of fibrosis. Steatosis reflects disordered lipid metabolism. Insulin resistance and excessive fatty acid influx to the liver are two important contributing...
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