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Apolipoprotein B signal peptide polymorphism and plasma LDL-cholesterol response to low-calorie diet.
International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity - 1 Jul 2004
Jemaa R, Mebazâa A, Fumeron F
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of the apolipoprotein B Ins/Del signal peptide. Polymorphism on plasma lipid levels in overweight subjects before and after a low-calorie diet. DESIGN: Diet intervention study (25% reduction in energy intake during 2.5 months) in relation to genetic factors. SUBJECTS: A total of 231 unrelated patients (146 women/85 men) recruited on the basis of body mass index (BMI)> or =25...
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