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Genetics and epigenetics purpose in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Aug 2020
Botello-Manilla Alan Eduardo, Chávez-Tapia Norberto Carlos, Uribe Misael, Nuño-Lámbarri Natalia
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INTRODUCTION: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) comprises a broad spectrum of diseases, which can progress from benign steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. NAFLD is the most common chronic liver disease in developed countries, affecting approximately 25% of the general population. Insulin resistance, adipose tissue dysfunction, mitochondrial and...
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