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Impact of the Association Between PNPLA3 Genetic Variation and Dietary Intake on the Risk of Significant Fibrosis in Patients With NAFLD.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 May 2021
Vilar-Gomez Eduardo, Pirola Carlos Jose, Sookoian Silvia, Wilson Laura A, Belt Patricia, Liang Tiebing, Liu Wanqing, Chalasani Naga
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INTRODUCTION: This study explored the relationship between patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing 3 gene (PNPLA3 rs738409), nutrient intake, and liver histology severity in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS: PNPLA3-rs738409 variant was genotyped in 452 non-Hispanic whites with histologically confirmed NAFLD who completed Food Frequency Questionnaire within 6 months of their...
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