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Association of the Pro12Ala polymorphism in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma2 with decreased basic metabolic rate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Aug 2009
Koika Vasiliki, Marioli Dimitra J, Saltamavros Alexandros D, Vervita Vasiliki, Koufogiannis Kleanthis D, Adonakis George, Decavalas George, Georgopoulos Neoklis A
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OBJECTIVE: The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)gamma is a transcription factor involved in glucose homeostasis and energy metabolism. A missense mutation at codon 12 in the PPARgamma2 has been associated with increased body mass index (BMI) and attenuated insulin resistance (IR)...
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