Abstract
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an important indication for liver transplantation in many Western countries. Obesity and insulin resistance are the two most common risk factors for NASH, which can lead to recurrent NASH after liver transplantation. There is currently no approved therapy for NASH, and treatment is directed at risk factor modifcation and lifestyle changes. Betaine has been used for NASH, with mixed results, and may show promise in conjunction with other agents in clinical trials.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3663-3664 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | World Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 32 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 28 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Gastroenterology