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Modulation of insulin concentrations and metabolic parameters in obese patients by -55CT polymorphism of the UCP3 gene secondary to two hypocaloric diets.
Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme - 1 Jan 2009
Luis D A de, Aller R, Izaola O, Gonzalez Sagrado M, Conde R
Abstract excerpt
Decreased expression or function of UCP3 could reduce energy expenditure and increase the storage of energy. The aim of our study was to investigate the influence of -55CT polymorphism of the UCP3 gene on insulin concentrations and metabolic parameters secondary to two hypocaloric diets in obese patients. A population of 131 obese (body mass index >30), nondiabetic outpatients was analyzed in a prospective way....
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