Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) results from a complex interaction between behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors. Although several studies have defined a close relationship between cumulative alcohol intake and risk of developing liver damage, extensive individual variability exists in disease susceptibility. Even among heavy drinkers (more that 100 g alcohol per day), only some individuals develop clinical, biochemical, and histological signs of ALD, ranging from 5-40% in the different series. The importance of genetic factors in the predisposition to ALD has long been recognized.

Alcohol, liver and genes: an intricate puzzle

ROSSO, NATALIA CAROLINA;TIRIBELLI, CLAUDIO
2013-01-01

Abstract

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) results from a complex interaction between behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors. Although several studies have defined a close relationship between cumulative alcohol intake and risk of developing liver damage, extensive individual variability exists in disease susceptibility. Even among heavy drinkers (more that 100 g alcohol per day), only some individuals develop clinical, biochemical, and histological signs of ALD, ranging from 5-40% in the different series. The importance of genetic factors in the predisposition to ALD has long been recognized.
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