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Changes in diurnal sympathoadrenal balance and pituitary hormone secretion in subjects with Leu7Pro polymorphism in the prepro-neuropeptide Y.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jul 2003
Kallio Jaana, Pesonen Ullamari, Jaakkola Ulriikka, Karvonen Matti K, Helenius Hans, Koulu Markku
Abstract excerpt
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is an important neurotransmitter in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It has a regulatory role in cardiovascular and metabolic functions and control of hormone release. The leucine 7 to proline 7 (Leu7Pro) polymorphism in the signal peptide of prepro-NPY is associated with increased blood lipid levels, accelerated atherosclerosis, and diabetic retinopathy. This study elucidated the...
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