Article
Lack of association of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene with fat distribution in obese patients.
Annals of nutrition & metabolism - 1 Jan 2007
de Luis D A, Aller R, Izaola O, González Sagrado M, Conde R, Pérez Castrillón J L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Some studies have pointed to a role of UCP3 in the regulation of whole-body energy homeostasis and regulation of fat distribution. The aim of our study was to investigate the influence of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene on fat distribution and classical cardiovascular risk factors in obese patients. DESIGN: A population of 225 obese patients was analyzed in a prospective way. A nutritional...
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