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Association of Ghrelin Gene Polymorphisms and Serum Ghrelin Levels with the Risk of Hepatitis B Virus-Related Liver Diseases in a Chinese Population

BACKGROUND: The functions of ghrelin (GHRL) include anti-inflammatory effects, reduction of the fibrogenic response, protection of liver tissue, and regulation of cell proliferation. Genetic variations in the GHRL gene may play an important role in the development of chronic hepatitis B (CHB), liver...

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Autores principales: Zhang, Xiaolian, Zhai, Limin, Rong, Chengzhi, Qin, Xue, Li, Shan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4658098/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26599409
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0143069