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NPAS2 and PER2 are linked to risk factors of the metabolic syndrome
26 May 2009
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mammalian circadian clocks control multiple physiological events. The principal circadian clock generates seasonal variations in behavior as well. Seasonality elevates the risk for metabolic syndrome, and evidence suggests that disruption of the clockwork can lead to alterations in metabolism. Our aim was to analyze whether circadian clock polymorphisms contribute to seasonal variations in behavior...
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