Betatrophin Levels Are Related to the Early Histological Findings in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Betatrophin Levels Are Related to the Early Histological Findings in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Betatrophin, a liver hormone, regulates glucose and lipid metabolism. We investigated the betatrophin levels in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and searched for any relationship with histological severity and metabolic parameters. Fifty males with NAFLD [Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)...

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Main Authors: Alper Sonmez, Teoman Dogru, Cemal Nuri Ercin, Halil Genc, Gurkan Celebi, Hasan Gurel, Serkan Tapan, Ali Fuat Cicek, Cem Barcin, Cem Haymana, Ali Kirik, Manfredi Rizzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Metabolites
Subjects:
betatrophin
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
glucose intolerance
insulin resistance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/11/7/425

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