Correlation of a T45S variant of apolipoprotein C1 with elevated BMI in persons of American Indian and Mexican ancestries.

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Obesity and diabetes are serious health problems for Americans and especially for those with American Indian or Mexican ancestry. A preliminary survey by protein analysis rather than classical nucleic acid sequencing methods has suggested a correlation between a newly discovered T45S variant of apolipoprotein C1 (ApoC1), found only in persons with American Indian or Mexican ancestry, and elevated body mass index...

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