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Associations between a single nucleotide polymorphism of the FTO Gene (rs9939609) and obesity-related characteristics over time during puberty in a Dutch children cohort.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jun 2011
Rutters Femke, Nieuwenhuizen Arie G, Bouwman Freek, Mariman Edwin, Westerterp-Plantenga Margriet S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of the FTO gene has been shown to change over time. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to investigate the relationship between a SNP of the FTO gene (rs9939609) and obesity-related characteristics longitudinally during childhood and puberty. DESIGN: From 101 children (58 boys and 43 girls), the FTO (rs9939609) genotype and yearly anthropometric data from...
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