Article
Genetic Contribution to Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Prognostic Implications.
Current diabetes reports - 5 Feb 2021
Martin Katherine, Hatab Anas, Athwal Varinder S, Jokl Elliot, Piper Hanley Karen
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major and increasing health burden, with the potential to overwhelm hepatology services. However, only a minority of patients develop advanced liver disease. The challenge is early identification of patients at risk of progression. This review aims to summarize current knowledge on the genetic predisposition to NAFLD, and its implications for...
Topics
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Liver
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Prognosis
- Prospective Studies
