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Pro12Ala polymorphism in human peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma is associated with hyperlipidaemia in obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome.
The Journal of laryngology and otology - 1 Oct 2011
Guan J, Yi H, Wu X, Su K, Tao M, Yin S
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma is a ligand-dependent transcription factor with an important role in insulin resistance and obesity. We investigated the associations between the Pro12Ala polymorphism of this receptor, obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome and hyperlipidaemia risk factors, in a Chinese cohort. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We recruited 420 obstructive sleep apnoea...
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