Genetic factors affecting susceptibility to alcoholic liver disease in an Indian population
Introduction. Indians are more likely to develop alcoholic cirrhosis compared to Caucasians, though the cause remains obscure. North Indians tend to consume more alcohol than other parts of the country. Genetic factors are likely to play a major role in these observations. This study investigated wh...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-11-01
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Series: | Annals of Hepatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119312955 |