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Impact of a Loss-of-Function Variant in HSD17B13 on Hepatic Decompensation and Mortality in Cirrhotic Patients
(MDPI AG, 2022)
Abstract: A common splice variant in HSD17B13 (rs72613567:TA) was recently found to be associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic liver disease in NAFLD patients and a reduced risk of progression to advanced ...
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Metformin modifies glutamine metabolism in an in vitro and in vivo model of hepatic encephalopathy
(Sociedad Española de Patología Digestiva, 2018-02-01)
Aim: to analyze the effect of metformin on ammonia production derived from glutamine metabolism in vitro and in vivo. Methods: twenty male Wistar rats were studied for 28 days after a porto-caval anastomosis (n = 16) or ...
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Glutaminolysis-ammonia-urea Cycle Axis, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Progression and Development of Novel Therapies
(XHP Publishing, 2022)
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide, reflecting the current epidemics of obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome. NAFLD is ...
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Usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis for monitoring patients with refractory ascites
(Sociedad Española de Patología Digestiva, 2019)
Background: bioelectrical impedance analysis is a technique for the determination of the hydropic component. The hydropic component, determined by blood volume, could be a reflection of the hemodynamic situation. This ...