Patatin-Like Phospholipase Domain-Containing 3 I148M Polymorphism, Steatosis, and Liver Damage in Chronic Hepatitis C σ

Abstract

The rs738409 PNPLA3 genotype influences steatosis development in CHC and is independently associated with cirrhosis and other steatosis-related clinical outcomes, such as lack of response to antiviral treatment and possibly HCC.