Abstract:Background: Accumulating evidence indicates that mitochondrial dysfunction is considered an effective factor in the formation or development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) although the underlying mechanisms of the changes are still unclear.
Objectives:The aim of the study was to determine the 4977-bp deletion levels and variations in the displacement (D) loop region of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in NAFLD patients.
Methods:In this case-control study, 43 NAFLD patients and 156 controls were enrolled… Show more
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