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Influence of apolipoprotein e polymorphism on cardiovascular risk factors in obese children.
Annals of nutrition & metabolism - 1 Jan 2003
Guerra António, Rego Carla, Castro Elizabete M B, Seixas Susana, Rocha Jorge
Abstract excerpt
AIM: The main objective of the study was to determine whether risk factors associated with obesity are influenced by genetic variation of apolipoprotein E (ApoE). METHODS: 81 obese children (mean age 9.4 +/- 2.8 years) and an age-matched control group were included. Body composition, lipid profile, and glucose and insulin levels were evaluated according to international recommendations, and the blood pressure was...
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