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Nutrient intake, weight, and Leu7Pro polymorphism in prepro-neuropeptide Y in children.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Nov 2006
Karvonen Matti K, Ruottinen Soile, Koulu Markku, Pesonen Ullamari, Niinikoski Harri, Rask-Nissilä Leena, Simell Olli, Rönnemaa Tapani
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CONTEXT: The important role of neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the regulation of food intake and energy balance has been firmly documented in rodents, but human data are sparse. The recently identified functional Leu7Pro polymorphism in the signal peptide region of the prepro-NPY is a useful tool for the investigation of the role of NPY in men. Pro7 substitution has been associated with the following: plasma NPY...
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