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A quantitative trait locus on chromosome 13q affects fasting glucose levels in Hispanic children.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Dec 2007
Cai Guowen, Cole Shelley A, Butte Nancy F, Voruganti V Saroja, Comuzzie Anthony G
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OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased dramatically in the United States. Early presentation of type 2 diabetes has been observed in children and adolescents, especially in the Hispanic population. The genetic contribution of glucose homeostasis related to childhood obesity is poorly understood. The objective of this study was to localize quantitative trait loci influencing fasting serum...
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