Structural equation model-based genome scan for the metabolic syndrome

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BACKGROUND: The metabolic syndrome is characterized by the clustering of several traits, including obesity, hypertension, decreased levels of HDL cholesterol, and increased levels of glucose and triglycerides. Because these traits cluster, there are likely common genetic factors involved. RESULTS: We used a multivariate structural equation model (SEM) approach to scan the genome for loci involved in the metabolic...

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