Genetic Link With Advanced Fatty Liver Disease Confirmed; Allele Also Found to be Related to Earlier Disease Presentation in Pediatric Patients

HealthDay News -- Carriers of an allele of the PNPLA3 gene who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may be at increased risk for advanced disease; the allele is also associated with earlier presentation in pediatric patients, according to two studies published online May 14, ahead of the print issue of Hepatology.