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Polymorphisms in the SCD1 gene: associations with body fat distribution and insulin sensitivity.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 Jul 2007
Warensjö Eva, Ingelsson Erik, Lundmark Per, Lannfelt Lars, Syvänen Ann-Christine, Vessby Bengt, Risérus Ulf
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OBJECTIVE: Obesity and insulin resistance are major risk factors for metabolic diseases and are influenced by lifestyle and genetics. The lipogenic enzyme, stearoyl-coenzyme A-desaturase (SCD), is related to obesity. Further, SCD1-deficent mice are protected against obesity and insulin resistance...
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