The genetics of alcoholic liver disease: better patient group definition is required

Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Jul;104(7):1848-9; author reply 1849. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2009.255.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Cohort Studies
  • Cytokines / genetics*
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / genetics
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / physiopathology
  • Liver Diseases, Alcoholic / genetics*
  • Liver Diseases, Alcoholic / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Patient Selection
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Cytokines