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Genetic and environmental contributions to serum retinol and alpha-tocopherol concentrations: the Stanislas Family Study.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 May 2005
Gueguen Sonia, Leroy Pierre, Gueguen René, Siest Gérard, Visvikis Sophie, Herbeth Bernard
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BACKGROUND: Although numerous environmental factors are documented to influence serum retinol and alpha-tocopherol concentrations, little is known about the genetic versus the environmental contributions to variations in these traits. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to estimate additive genetic heritability and household effects for serum retinol and alpha-tocopherol concentrations in a variance component...
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