Heightened Plasma Levels of Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF-β) and Increased Degree of Systemic Biochemical Perturbation Characterizes Hepatic Steatosis in Overweight Pediatric Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a common cause of chronic liver disease in childhood and strongly associated with obesity. Routine biochemical non-invasive tests remain with low accuracy for diagnosis of NAFLD. We performed a cross-sectional study to examine potential associations betwee...
Main Authors: | Junaura R. Barretto, Ney Boa-Sorte, Caian L. Vinhaes, Hayna Malta-Santos, Jessica Rebouças-Silva, Camila F. Ramos, Monica A. S. Torres-Nascimento, Valeria M. Borges, Bruno B. Andrade |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/6/1650 |
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