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Multiple environmental and genetic factors influence skeletal muscle PGC-1alpha and PGC-1beta gene expression in twins.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Nov 2004
Ling Charlotte, Poulsen Pernille, Carlsson Emma, Ridderstråle Martin, Almgren Peter, Wojtaszewski Jørgen, Beck-Nielsen Henning, Groop Leif, Vaag Allan
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Genetic and environmental factors contribute to age-dependent susceptibility to type 2 diabetes. Recent studies have reported reduced expression of PPARgamma coactivator 1alpha (PGC-1alpha) and PGC-1beta genes in skeletal muscle from type 2 diabetic patients, but it is not known whether this is a...
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