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Pro12Ala polymorphism of the PPARgamma2 locus modulates the relationship between energy intake and body weight in type 2 diabetic patients.
Diabetes care - 1 May 2007
Vaccaro Olga, Lapice Emanuela, Monticelli Antonella, Giacchetti Manuela, Castaldo Imma, Galasso Rocco, Pinelli Michele, Donnarumma Giovanna, Rivellese Angela A, Cocozza Sergio, Riccardi Gabriele
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: We explore the relationship among BMI, habitual diet, and the Pro12Ala polymorphism in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)gamma2. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: The Pro12Ala variant was characterized in 343 unrelated type 2 diabetic patients who were consecutively seen at the outpatient clinic of a health district of the province of Naples. Anthropometric and laboratory parameters were...
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