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G-protein beta3 subunit C825T polymorphism: no association with risk for hypertension and obesity.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Dec 2001
Snapir A, Heinonen P, Tuomainen T P, Lakka T A, Kauhanen J, Salonen J T, Scheinin M
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OBJECTIVE: Several recent studies have indicated that a C825T polymorphism in the gene encoding the G-protein beta3 subunit is a significant risk factor for hypertension and obesity. In this study, we tested whether this polymorphism is associated with hypertension and obesity in white men. DESIGN: Population-based prospective cohort study. METHODS: We followed a cohort of 903 men, aged 42-61 years at baseline,...
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