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Association of pro12Ala polymorphism in the peroxisome proliferative-activated receptor gamma2 gene with obesity and hypertension in Korean women.
Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology - 1 Jun 2007
Kim Kijin, Lee Seongno, Valentine Rudy J
Abstract excerpt
This study examined whether the Pro12Ala polymorphism of the PPARgamma2 gene is associated with obesity, hypertension and cardiovascular risk profiles in Korean adult women. We studied 129 Korean women (aged 42.71 +/- 8.56 y) who were divided into 2 groups as a Pro12Pro homozygous group and a Pro12Ala heterozygous or Ala12Ala homozygous group based upon PPARy2 genotype. Anthropometric parameters, blood pressure,...
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