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Variability in CNR1 locus influences protein intake and smoking status in the Central-European population.
Nutritional neuroscience - 1 Jul 2012
Bienertova-Vasku Julie, Bienert Petr, Slovackova Lenka, Sablikova Lenka, Piskackova Zlata, Forejt Martin, Splichal Zbynek, Zlamal Filip, Vasku Anna
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OBJECTIVES: The endocannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) is encoded by the CNR1 gene and has been recently recognized to play an important role in the regulation of satiety and feeding behaviour with a huge potential of modulating metabolic response and feeding control. The aim of the study was to investigate the potential of three selected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the CNR1 locus on native dietary...
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