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Impact of Keratins 8 and 18 Genetic Variants on the Severity of Alcoholic Liver Disease.
Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology - 1 Oct 2024
Tihy Matthieu, Lin-Marq Nathalie, Berney Thierry, Spahr Laurent, Rubbia-Brandt Laura, Elkrief Laure
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Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) affects ∼30% of heavy drinkers and is characterized by liver steatosis, fibrosis, and steatohepatitis. The aggregation of keratins 8 (KRT8) and 18 (KRT18) plays a key role in the formation of Mallory-Denk bodies, a hallmark of ALD. Circulating levels of KRT18 fragments are elevated during ALD, and several KRT8/18 genetic variants have been linked to an increased risk of liver...
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