Article
The Pro12Ala polymorphism in PPARgamma2 gene affects lipid parameters in Greek primary school children: A case of gene-to-gender interaction.
The American journal of the medical sciences - 1 Jan 2007
Dedoussis George V Z, Theodoraki Eirini V, Manios Yannis, Yiannakouris Nikos, Panagiotakos Demosthenes, Papoutsakis Constantina, Skenderi Katerina, Zampelas Antonis
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In the present study we sought to evaluate the impact of the PPAR-gamma2 Pro12Ala polymorphism on blood lipid levels of primary school children. METHODS: 81 male and 92 female schoolchildren were genotyped. Biochemical, anthropometric, and lifestyle variables were assessed. RESULTS: 14.1% females and 14.8% males were heterozygotes, while the rest of the subjects were homozygotes for the Pro allele. A...
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