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The rs738409 polymorphism of the PNPLA3 gene is associated with hepatic steatos...

Genetic variation in the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (−493G/T) is ...

Prevalence of hepatitis C virus in Brazil’s inmate population: a systematic review

Patients with chronic hepatitis C and normal transaminases

Hepatitis C virus infection evolves progressively persisting in the majority of patients (85%). Most patients have high ALT (alanine aminotransferase) levels and approximately 25% normal ALT. The latter are usually female and there is no association between genotype and severity of hepatic lesion. Histologic analysis usually shows small lesion and absence or low amount of fibrosis, despite cirrhosis having been...