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Significance of genetic polymorphisms in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Clinical journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jun 2017
Miyaaki Hisamitsu, Nakao Kazuhiko
Abstract excerpt
Because of recent advances in genetic research such as genome-wide association studies, the underlying genetic mechanisms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) pathophysiology have been elucidated. Here, we present a review of the current literature on the impact of genetic polymorphisms in patients with NAFLD. These genetic polymorphisms, which regulate lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and the...
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