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The association of genetic polymorphisms with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a longitudinal study.
BMC gastroenterology - 15 Oct 2020
Chung Goh Eun, Shin Eunsoon, Kwak Min-Sun, In Yang Jong, Lee Jong-Eun, Choe Eun Kyung, Yim Jeong Yoon
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several genetic variants are known to be associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We aimed to evaluate the longitudinal associations between genetic variants and NAFLD. METHODS: We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in Korean individuals who underwent repeated health check-ups. NAFLD was defined by ultrasonography and exclusion of secondary causes. RESULTS: The subjects...
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