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Genetic polymorphisms in adipokine genes and the risk of obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 Feb 2012
Yu Zhangbin, Han Shuping, Cao Xingguo, Zhu Chun, Wang Xuejie, Guo Xirong
Abstract excerpt
Polymorphisms in adipokine genes, such as leptin (LEP), leptin receptor (LEPR), resistin (RETN), adiponectin (ADIPOQ), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) may be involved in the development of obesity. We conducted a systematic review of published evidence on the association between different adipokine genes and the risk of obesity. Librarian-designed searches of PubMed and...
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