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Variation in the bitter-taste receptor gene TAS2R38, and adiposity in a genetically isolated population in Southern Italy.

Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 Oct 2008

Tepper Beverly J, Koelliker Yvonne, Zhao Liqiang, Ullrich Natalia V, Lanzara Carmela, d'Adamo Pio, Ferrara Antonella, Ulivi Sheila, Esposito Laura, Gasparini Paolo

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OBJECTIVE: Variation in the bitter-taste receptor gene, TAS2R38 confers the ability to taste 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP). The objective of this study was to relate TAS2R38 haplotypes and PROP-tasting phenotypes to adiposity in a genetically isolated population. We hypothesized that the nontaster phenotype would be associated with higher BMI and waist circumference (WC) in females, and that dietary restraint would...

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PMID: 18719631
DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.357

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