Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease : Insights into Alcohol Consumption, Genetics, and Proteomics
Julia Blomdahl
Abstract:NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) affects approximately a quarter of the global population and is closely linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. The disease spectrum ranges from steatosis and steatohepatitis to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular cancer. However, accurately predicting which patients will experience a progressive disease course remains a significant challenge. The variant gene of PNPLA3 is known to be associated with NAFLD and a more progressive disease, although its precis… Show more
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