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Multivariate GWAS analysis reveals loci associated with liver functions in continental African populations.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2023
Soremekun Chisom, Machipisa Tafadzwa, Soremekun Opeyemi, Pirie Fraser, Oyekanmi Nashiru, Motala Ayesha A, Chikowore Tinashe, Fatumo Segun
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BACKGROUND: Liver disease is any condition that causes liver damage and inflammation and may likely affect the function of the liver. Vital biochemical screening tools that can be used to evaluate the health of the liver and help diagnose, prevent, monitor, and control the development of liver disease are known as liver function tests (LFT). LFTs are performed to estimate the level of liver biomarkers in the...
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