Article
The impact of transmembrane 6 superfamily 2 (TM6SF2) rs58542926 on liver-related events in patients with advanced chronic liver disease.
Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Aug 2023
Balcar Lorenz, Scheiner Bernhard, Urheu Markus, Weinberger Patrick, Paternostro Rafael, Simbrunner Benedikt, Semmler Georg, Willheim Claudia, Pinter Matthias, Ferenci Peter, Trauner Michael, Reiberger Thomas, Stättermayer Albert Friedrich, Mandorfer Mattias
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Genetic factors such as the transmembrane 6 superfamily 2 (TM6SF2) rs58542926 single nucleotide variant(SNV) modulate the susceptibility for (advanced) chronic liver disease ([A]CLD). However, the impact of this variant in patients who have already progressed to ACLD is unknown. METHODS: The association between TM6SF2-rs58542926 genotype and liver-related events was evaluated in 938 ACLD...
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