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Analysis of genetic variations in the resistin gene shows no associations with obesity in women.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 Apr 2008
Beckers Sigri, Peeters Armand V, Freitas Fenna de, Mertens Ilse L, Hendrickx Jan-Jaap, Van Gaal Luc F, Van Hul Wim
Abstract excerpt
Resistin is thought to be involved in the development of obesity and insulin resistance. Polymorphisms in the gene encoding resistin could contribute to this link, but different studies have yielded contradictory results. In this study, we investigated whether polymorphisms in resistin are involved in the development of obesity in a Belgian female population. We selected three single-nucleotide polymorphisms...
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