Alanine Aminotransferase as a Monitoring Biomarker in Children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Secondary Analysis Using TONIC Trial Data
Background: Validated noninvasive biomarkers to assess treatment response in pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are lacking. We aimed to validate alanine aminotransferase (ALT), a monitoring biomarker for change in liver histology. Methods: A retrospective analysis using data from th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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Series: | Children |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/5/6/64 |