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The Q121/Q121 genotype of ENPP1/PC-1 is associated with lower BMI in non-diabetic whites.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 Jan 2007
Prudente Sabrina, Chandalia Manisha, Morini Eleonora, Baratta Roberto, Dallapiccola Bruno, Abate Nicola, Frittitta Lucia, Trischitta Vincenzo
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This study investigated the role of the ENPP1/PC-1 gene K121Q polymorphism in predicting BMI (kg/m2) in non-diabetic individuals. Three independent samples (n = 631, n = 304, and n = 505) of adult whites were analyzed. Selection criteria were fasting plasma glucose level <126 mg/dL, absence of severe obesity (BMI > or =40 kg/m2), and lack of treatment known to modulate BMI. In Sample 1, BMI values were different...
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