1273-P: Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15) Is Associated with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Obese Youth

Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) has been associated with many important biological functions, such as food intake and weight regulation in response to metabolic stress. In animal models, it has also been noted that it may play a role in the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the leading cause of chronic liver disease in children. Nevertheless, the exact role of GDF15 in liver disease has yet to be elucidated. We...