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Novel locus FER is associated with serum HMW adiponectin levels.
Diabetes - 1 Aug 2011
Qi Lu, Menzaghi Claudia, Salvemini Lucia, De Bonis Concetta, Trischitta Vincenzo, Hu Frank B
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: High molecular weight (HMW) adiponectin is a predominant isoform of circulating adiponectin and has been related to type 2 diabetes. Previous linkage studies suggest that different genetic components might be involved in determining HMW and total adiponectin levels. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of serum HMW adiponectin levels in individuals of...
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