Polymorphism in the Promoter Region of NFE2L2 Gene Is a Genetic Marker of Susceptibility to Cirrhosis Associated with Alcohol Abuse

Polymorphism in the Promoter Region of NFE2L2 Gene Is a Genetic Marker of Susceptibility to Cirrhosis Associated with Alcohol Abuse

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a highly prevalent spectrum of pathologies caused by alcohol overconsumption. Morbidity and mortality related to ALD are increasing worldwide, thereby demanding strategies for early diagnosis and detection of ALD predisposition. A potential candidate as a marker for...

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Main Authors: Kemper Nunes dos Santos, Rodrigo M. Florentino, Andressa França, Antônio Carlos Melo Lima Filho, Marcone Loiola dos Santos, Dabny Missiaggia, Matheus de Castro Fonseca, Igor Brasil Costa, Paula Vieira Teixeira Vidigal, Michael H. Nathanson, Fernanda de Oliveira Lemos, M. Fatima Leite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
Alcoholic liver disease
Nrf2
Polymorphism
NFE2L2 gene
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/14/3589

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