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The apolipoprotein E gene promoter (-219G/T) polymorphism determines insulin sensitivity in response to dietary fat in healthy young adults.
The Journal of nutrition - 1 Nov 2005
Moreno Juan Antonio, Pérez-Jiménez Francisco, Marín Carmen, Pérez-Martínez Pablo, Moreno Rafael, Gómez Purificación, Jiménez-Gómez Yolanda, Paniagua Juan Antonio, Lairon Denis, López-Miranda José
Abstract excerpt
Insulin sensitivity (IS) is determined by genetic and environmental factors, including diet. The apoE gene promoter -219G/T polymorphism is associated with coronary heart disease and increased postprandial triacylglycerol-rich lipoprotein concentration, circumstances related to insulin resistance. Thus, our aim was to determine whether this polymorphism modified the IS response to dietary fat in healthy young...
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