Identifying potential biomarkers of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease via genome-wide analysis of copy number variation

Abstract Background The prevalence of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing and emerging as a global health burden. In addition to environmental factors, numerous studies have shown that genetic factors play an important role in the development of NAFLD. Copy number variation (CNV)...

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Main Authors: Yang fan Li, Jing Zheng, He wei Peng, Xiao lin Cai, Xin ting Pan, Hui quan Li, Qi zhu Hong, Zhi jian Hu, Yun li Wu, Xian-E. Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01750-4