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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2014; 20(27): 9017-9025
Published online Jul 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i27.9017
Table 1 "Fatty liver" volatile organic compounds candidates
PropertyExamples
Fermentation activity[29-31]Alcohols and their aldehydes
Metabolism[32,33]Acetone and isoprene
Inflammation[34-36]Dimethylamine, trimethylamine, hydrogen sulfide, ethane, methylsulfide, methylmercaptan