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Exploring the Relationship Between NOD2 Risk Variants and First Decompensation Events in Cirrhotic Patients With Varices.
Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Apr 2025
Karbannek Henrik, Reichert Matthias C, Greinert Robin, Zipprich Alexander, Lammert Frank, Ripoll Cristina
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: NOD2 mutations are associated with impaired gut mucosal barrier function. According to the systemic inflammation hypothesis, bacterial translocation is central in the development of decompensation. The aim was to evaluate whether the presence of NOD2 variants is associated with the development of first decompensation. METHOD: Secondary analysis of prospectively collected consecutive patients...
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