Article
Pro12Ala polymorphism of the PPARG2 gene is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral insulin sensitivity in a population with a high intake of oleic acid.
The Journal of nutrition - 1 Sept 2006
Soriguer Federico, Morcillo Sonsoles, Cardona Fernando, Rojo-Martínez Gemma, de la Cruz Almaráz María, Ruiz de Adana María de la Soledad, Olveira Gabriel, Tinahones Francisco, Esteva Isabel
Abstract excerpt
Activation of the PPAR gamma 2 gene (PPARG2) improves the action of insulin and its lipid metabolism. We examined the association between Pro12Ala polymorphism of PPARG2, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), and peripheral insulin sensitivity in a population with a high intake of oleic acid. A cross-sectional, population-based study was undertaken in Pizarra, a small town in the province of Malaga in southern Spain. A...
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