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Influence of interleukin-6 and G174C polymorphism in IL-6 gene on obesity and energy balance.
European journal of medical research - 4 Nov 2010
Popko Katarzyna, Gorska E, Demkow U
Abstract excerpt
Obesity is a multifactor disease with a very complicated etiology. Genetic factors play an important role in the development of primary obesity. They may be responsible for up to 40% of causes leading to obesity. There are a great number of genes affecting food intake and energy expenditure. Serious consequences accompanying obesity, e.g., type 2 diabetes and lipid abnormalities may be caused by increased level...
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