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ENPP1 variants and haplotypes predispose to early onset obesity and impaired glucose and insulin metabolism in German obese children.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Dec 2006
Böttcher Yvonne, Körner Antje, Reinehr Thomas, Enigk Beate, Kiess Wieland, Stumvoll Michael, Kovacs Peter
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CONTEXT: ENPP1 (nucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase-1) encodes a membrane-bound glycoprotein that inhibits the insulin-receptor tyrosine kinase activity, resulting in reduced insulin sensitivity. Hence, variants in this gene may be related to obesity and insulin resistance. OBJECTIVE: Therefore, in this study, we aimed to explore the role of ENPP1 genetic variants in obesity and related traits in a...
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