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Variants in PCSK7, PNPLA3 and TM6SF2 are risk factors for the development of cirrhosis in hereditary haemochromatosis.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Apr 2021
Buch Stephan, Sharma Aneesh, Ryan Eleanor, Datz Christian, Griffiths William J H, Way Michael, Buckley Thomas W M, Ryan John D, Stewart Stephen, Wright Callum, Dongiovanni Paola, Fracanzani Anna, Zwerina Jochen, Merle Uta, Weiss Karl Heinz, Aigner Elmar, Krones Elisabeth, Dejaco Christian, Fischer Janett, Berg Thomas, Valenti Luca, Zoller Heinz, McQuillin Andrew, Hampe Jochen, Stickel Felix, Morgan Marsha Y
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cirrhosis develops in <10% of individuals homozygous for the C282Y variant in the homeostatic iron regulator (HFE) gene. Carriage of PCSK7:rs236918 is associated with an increased risk of cirrhosis in this population. AIM: To determine if genetic variants significantly associated with the risk of alcohol- and NAFLD-related cirrhosis also modulate the cirrhosis risk in C282Y homozygotes. METHODS:...
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