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Chara Vezou Author
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Nutrigenetics
Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Science, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece
Biography
Chara Vezou is affiliated to Harokopio University. she is a recipient of many awards and grants for her valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. Her international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. Her research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
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Review Article Open Access
Nutrigenetics of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: What do we know so Far?
Author(s): George V Dedoussis, Chara Vezou and Ioanna-Panagiota Kalafati
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) tends to be a new epidemic. It is now considered as the new element of metabolic syndrome, since it is highly correlated with obesity and diabetes mellitus type II. However, there are some patients whose disease is not linked to metabolic abnormalities; the etiology of this type of disease is the genetic background. Main genetic contributors to NAFLD are PNPLA3, TM6SF2 and GCKR. Genetic variations in these loci have been associated with NAFLD onset and progression. Moreover, dietary habits and nutrients’ intake can affect the disease status. Diet composition, such as anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) a... view more»
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