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Association of the 276G->T polymorphism of the adiponectin gene with cardiovascular disease risk factors in nondiabetic Koreans.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Oct 2005
Jang Yangsoo, Lee Jong Ho, Chae Jey Sook, Kim Oh Yoen, Koh Soo Jeong, Kim Ji Young, Cho Hongkeun, Lee Jong Eun, Ordovas Jose M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The adiponectin gene is known to modulate adiponectin concentrations and diabetes mellitus development. OBJECTIVE: We assessed whether adiponectin gene variants contribute to circulating adiponectin, insulin resistance (IR), or cardiovascular disease risk factors. DESIGN: Nondiabetic subjects [n = 902; x +/- SE age: 42.5 +/- 0.53 y; body mass index (BMI; in kg/m2): 24.7 +/- 0.11] were genotyped for 2...
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