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Examining genetic associations with hepatic steatosis in Mexican-origin adults.
Annals of hepatology - 1 Jan 2000
Trejo Mario Jesus, Morrill Kristin E, Klimentidis Yann C, Garcia David O
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Various studies have identified single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and related traits, including ones located in or near the LYPLAL1, GCKR, PPP1R3B, TM6SF2, MBOAT7, and PNPLA3 genes. However, these SNPs were identified primarily in populations of European ancestry. This study examined the associations of these previously...
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