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Editorial
. 2009 May;136(5):1492-5.
doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2009.03.020. Epub 2009 Mar 25.

Genetics of common obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Elizabeth K Speliotes
Editorial

Genetics of common obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Elizabeth K Speliotes. Gastroenterology. 2009 May.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interest The author discloses no conflicts.

Comment on

  • Heritability of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
    Schwimmer JB, Celedon MA, Lavine JE, Salem R, Campbell N, Schork NJ, Shiehmorteza M, Yokoo T, Chavez A, Middleton MS, Sirlin CB. Schwimmer JB, et al. Gastroenterology. 2009 May;136(5):1585-92. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2009.01.050. Epub 2009 Jan 25. Gastroenterology. 2009. PMID: 19208353 Free PMC article.

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