Relationship between Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Exposure and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study among Petrol Station Attendants in Southern China

Relationship between Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Exposure and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study among Petrol Station Attendants in Southern China

Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)—A well known gasoline additive substituting for lead alkyls—causes lipid disorders and liver dysfunctions in animal models. However, whether MTBE exposure is a risk factor for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remains uncertain. We evaluate the possible rel...

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Main Authors: Jianping Yang, Qinzhi Wei, Xiaochun Peng, Xiaowu Peng, Jianhui Yuan, Dalin Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
methyl tertiary butyl ether
environmental pollution
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/10/946

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