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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2018; 24(43): 4835-4845
Published online Nov 21, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i43.4835
Published online Nov 21, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i43.4835
Table 3 Primary and secondary objectives for which combined genetic/clinical scores are expected in the field of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Primary objectives | Prediction of hard outcomes (cirrhosis decompensation, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation) |
Prediction of fibrosis progression | |
Secondary objectives | Complementary instruments for the diagnosis of NASH and/or advanced fibrosis |
Prediction of response to lifestyle interventions | |
Prediction of response to pharmacologic interventions |
- Citation: Vespasiani-Gentilucci U, Gallo P, Dell’Unto C, Volpentesta M, Antonelli-Incalzi R, Picardi A. Promoting genetics in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Combined risk score through polymorphisms and clinical variables. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24(43): 4835-4845
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v24/i43/4835.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v24.i43.4835