Article
Non-invasive stratification of hepatocellular carcinoma risk in non-alcoholic fatty liver using polygenic risk scores.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Apr 2021
Bianco Cristiana, Jamialahmadi Oveis, Pelusi Serena, Baselli Guido, Dongiovanni Paola, Zanoni Irene, Santoro Luigi, Maier Silvia, Liguori Antonio, Meroni Marica, Borroni Vittorio, D'Ambrosio Roberta, Spagnuolo Rocco, Alisi Anna, Federico Alessandro, Bugianesi Elisabetta, Petta Salvatore, Miele Luca, Vespasiani-Gentilucci Umberto, Anstee Quentin M, Stickel Felix, Hampe Jochen, Fischer Janett, Berg Thomas, Fracanzani Anna Ludovica, Soardo Giorgio, Reeves Helen, Prati Daniele, Romeo Stefano, Valenti Luca
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk stratification in individuals with dysmetabolism is a major unmet need. Genetic predisposition contributes to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We aimed to exploit robust polygenic risk scores (PRS) that can be evaluated in the clinic to gain insight into the causal relationship between NAFLD and HCC, and to improve HCC risk stratification. METHODS:...
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