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Haplotype analysis of the PPARgamma Pro12Ala and C1431T variants reveals opposing associations with body weight.
BMC genetics - 13 Nov 2002
Doney Alex, Fischer Bettina, Frew David, Cumming Alastair, Flavell David M, World Michael, Montgomery Hugh E, Boyle Douglas, Morris Andrew, Palmer Colin N A
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BACKGROUND: Variation at the PPARG locus may influence susceptibility to type 2 diabetes and related traits. The Pro12Ala polymorphism may modulate receptor activity and is associated with protection from type 2 diabetes. However, there have been inconsistent reports of its association with obesity. The silent C1431T polymorphism has not been as extensively studied, but the rare T allele has also been...
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