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The SLC6A14 gene shows evidence of association with obesity.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Dec 2003
Suviolahti Elina, Oksanen Laura J, Ohman Miina, Cantor Rita M, Ridderstrale Martin, Tuomi Tiinamaija, Kaprio Jaakko, Rissanen Aila, Mustajoki Pertti, Jousilahti Pekka, Vartiainen Erkki, Silander Kaisa, Kilpikari Riika, Salomaa Veikko, Groop Leif, Kontula Kimmo, Peltonen Leena, Pajukanta Päivi
Abstract excerpt
In our previous genome-wide scan of Finnish nuclear families, obesity was linked to chromosome Xq24. Here we analyzed this 15-Mb region by genotyping 9 microsatellite markers and 36 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for 11 positional and functional candidate genes in an extended sample of 21...
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