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Common variants in the CD36 gene are associated with oral fat perception, fat preferences, and obesity in African Americans.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) - 1 May 2012
Keller Kathleen L, Liang Lisa C H, Sakimura Johannah, May Daniel, van Belle Christopher, Breen Cameron, Driggin Elissa, Tepper Beverly J, Lanzano Patricia C, Deng Liyong, Chung Wendy K
Abstract excerpt
Animal studies show that CD36, a fatty acid translocase, is involved in fat detection and preference, but these findings have not been reported in humans. The objective of this study was to determine whether human genetic variation in 5 common CD36 polymorphisms is associated with oral fat perception of Italian salad dressings, self-reported acceptance of high-fat foods and obesity in African-American adults (n =...
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