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beta2- and beta3-Adrenoceptor polymorphisms relate to subsequent weight gain and blood pressure elevation in obese normotensive individuals.
Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension - 1 Dec 2006
Kawaguchi Hideki, Masuo Kazuko, Katsuya Tomohiro, Sugimoto Ken, Rakugi Hiromi, Ogihara Toshio, Tuck Michael L
Abstract excerpt
High blood pressure (BP) is a major determinant of cardiovascular events in obesity. The beta2- and beta3-adrenoceptor polymorphisms are associated with obesity and hypertension. In the present study, we examine the relationships of beta2- and beta3-adrenoceptor polymorphisms with further weight...
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