<it>PNPLA 3</it> I148M genetic variant associates with insulin resistance and baseline viral load in HCV genotype 2 but not in genotype 3 infection
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatic steatosis in HCV patients has been postulated as a risk factor associated with a higher frequency of fibrosis and cirrhosis. A single genetic variant, <it>PNPLA3</it> I148M, has been widely associated with increas...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-09-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/13/82 |