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The association of non-alcoholic fatty liver index, plasma metal levels, and genetic susceptibility using genome-wide type analysis.
Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) - 1 Jun 2026
Yu Su-Hsuan, Luo Kuei-Hau, Yang Chen-Cheng, Dai Chia-Yen, Chuang Hung-Yi
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: This study aimed to explore the relationship between heavy metal exposure and the occurrence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an area with conflicting existing research and unexplored genetic implications. METHODS: Data from 444 individuals working in metal industries and 767 people working in non-metal-related jobs were analyzed. Patients with viral hepatitis or alcoholism were...
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