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The UCP1 gene polymorphism A-3826G in relation to DM2 and body composition in Czech population.
Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association - 1 May 2007
Sramkova D, Krejbichova S, Vcelak J, Vankova M, Samalikova P, Hill M, Kvasnickova H, Dvorakova K, Vondra K, Hainer V, Bendlova B
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UNLABELLED: Mitochondrial uncoupling contributes to the control of energy expenditure. The brown fat specific uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) mRNA was detected in intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal adipose tissue in adult humans. The A-3826G polymorphism in the UCP1 gene promoter region was found to...
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