Article
Effect of MTTP -493G/T, I128T, Q95H and Q244E polymorphisms on hepatic steatosis in patients with chronic hepatitis.
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - 1 Jan 2022
Prata Thamiris Vaz Gago, Manchiero Caroline, Dantas Bianca Peixoto, Nunes Arielle Karen da Silva, Tengan Fátima Mitiko, Magri Mariana Cavalheiro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic hepatitis C is characterized by a progressive deterioration of liver function and is involved in metabolic complications, such as hepatic steatosis. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of host and viral characteristics associated with -493G/T (rs1800591), I128T (rs3816873), Q95H (rs61733139), and Q244E (rs17599091) Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the...
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