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[The association between A55V variant in UCP2 gene and body fat distribution, serum lipid profile in Chinese].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Apr 2000
Zheng Y, Xiang K, Zhang R, Jia W, Lu J, Tang J, Li J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Uncoupling protein 2(UCP2) could play an important role in energy metabolism and body weight regulation. The aim of this study was to investigate Ala55Val(A55V) variant in the UCP2 gene has effects on serum lipid profile, body fat and its distribution in Chinese. METHODS: The genotypes of A55V variant in the UCP2 gene were determined by a PCR-RFLP assay in 359 unrelated Chinese [including 193 normal...
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