HFD and HFD-provoked hepatic hypoxia act as reciprocal causation for NAFLD via HIF-independent signaling
Abstract Background The occurrence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is found to be higher in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is characterized by intermittent hypoxia. Activation of hypoxia-inducible factors has been shown in the development and progression of NAFLD, im...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-11-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01515-5 |