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An analysis of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma 2) Pro12Ala polymorphism distribution and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in world populations in relation to dietary habits.
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD - 1 Nov 2007
Scacchi R, Pinto A, Rickards O, Pacella A, De Stefano G F, Cannella C, Corbo R M
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: The human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma) is involved in lipid storage, glucose homeostasis and adipocyte differentiation. The Ala allele of the Pro12Ala polymorphism has been associated with a protective effect against T2DM. Ala allele frequencie...
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