Article
Genetic risk for metabolic syndrome: examination of candidate gene polymorphisms related to lipid metabolism in Japanese people.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2008
Yamada Y, Ichihara S, Kato K, Yoshida T, Yokoi K, Matsuo H, Watanabe S, Metoki N, Yoshida H, Satoh K, Aoyagi Y, Yasunaga A, Park H, Tanaka M, Lee W, Nozawa Y
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aetiology of metabolic syndrome is complex, being determined by the interplay of both genetic and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to identify genetic polymorphisms that confer susceptibility to metabolic syndrome, to allow prediction of genetic risk for this condi...
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