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Genetic polymorphisms of human beta-adrenergic receptor genes and their association with obesity.
Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences - 1 Jun 2007
Liu Zhao-qian, Mo Wei, Huang Qiong, Zhou Hong-hao
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The prevalent rates of overweight and obesity are steadily increasing all over the world. Previous studies of some candidate genes have indicated that most of the genes are associated with obesity in human adipose tissue. As much as 40% of the variations in body mass could be attributed to genetic difference. The beta-adrenergic receptor (beta-AR) plays a major role in the regulation of energy balance in humans....
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