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Association of adrenergic receptor gene polymorphisms with adolescent obesity in Taiwan.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Feb 2012
Chou Yi-Chun, Tsai Chi-Neu, Lee Yun-Shien, Pei Jen-Sheng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms of β2-adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) and β3-adrenergic receptor (ADRB3) have been reported to be associated with obesity in adults and adolescents, although study results have been controversial. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of polymorphisms of ADRB2 (Arg16Gly, Gln27Glu) and ADRB3 (Trp64Arg) with adolescent obesity in Taiwan. METHODS: A total of 559...
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