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The CYP19 gene and associations with androgens and abdominal obesity in premenopausal women.
Obesity research - 1 Apr 2003
Baghaei Fariba, Rosmond Roland, Westberg Lars, Hellstrand Monica, Eriksson Elias, Holm Göran, Björntorp Per
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OBJECTIVE: Elevated androgens in women are associated with type 2 diabetes and are dependent on the conversion to estrogens by aromatase cytochrome P450. Polymorphisms of a tetranucleotide repeat [TTTA](n) in the fourth intron of the CYP19 gene are associated with endocrine-dependent diseases and were examined in relation to hormone levels and disease risk factors in premenopausal women. RESEARCH METHODS AND...
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