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Association of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene with fat distribution, cardiovascular risk factors and adipocytokines in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 Jul 2012
de Luis D A, Aller R, Izaola O, González Sagrado M, Conde R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Some studies have pointed to a role of uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) in the regulation of fat distribution. The aim of our study was to investigate the influence of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene on fat mass and adipocytokines in naïve patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. DESIGN: A population of 57 patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity was analyzed in a cross-sectional study....
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