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Obesity-related leptin receptor polymorphisms and gallstones disease.
Annals of hepatology - 1 Jan 2000
Méndez-Sánchez Nahum, Bermejo-Martínez Luisa, Chávez-Tapia Norberto C, Zamora-Valdés Daniel, Sánchez-Lara Karla, Uribe-Ramos Martha H, Ponciano-Rodríguez Guadalupe, Baptista-González Hector A, Ramos Martha H, Uribe Misael
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OBJECTIVE: Investigate the association between polymorphisms in the leptin receptor gene associated with obesity and gallstone disease. DESIGN: We conducted a cross-sectional study, carried out at a tertiary setting. SUBJECTS: We enrolled 97 subjects, comprising 54 subjects with gallstones (cases) and 43 controls (without gallstones). MEASUREMENTS: Diet was assessed using a validated questionnaire for the Mexican...
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