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Adiponectin SNP276 is associated with obesity, the metabolic syndrome, and diabetes in the elderly.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Aug 2007
Yang Wei-Shiung, Yang Yi-Ching, Chen Chi-Ling, Wu I-Ling, Lu Jin-Ying, Lu Feng-Hwa, Tai Tong-Yuan, Chang Chih-Jen
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BACKGROUND: Genetic variations of the human adiponectin gene are associated with metabolic phenotypes, including obesity, insulin sensitivity, and diabetes. However, these associations have not been examined in an elderly population. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to investigate whether the genetic variants of adiponectin are associated with any metabolic phenotype in the elderly. DESIGN: In a...
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