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PPARγ Pro12Ala and ACE ID polymorphisms are associated with BMI and fat distribution, but not metabolic syndrome.
Cardiovascular diabetology - 14 Dec 2011
Passaro Angela, Dalla Nora Edoardo, Marcello Caterina, Di Vece Francesca, Morieri Mario Luca, Sanz Juana M, Bosi Cristina, Fellin Renato, Zuliani Giovanni
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BACKGROUND: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) results from the combined effect of environmental and genetic factors. We investigated the possible association of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ2 (PPARγ2) Pro12Ala and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) I/D polymorphisms with MetS and interaction between these genetic variants. METHODS: Three hundred sixty four unrelated Caucasian subjects were enrolled. Waist...
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