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Association between 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 gene polymorphisms and metabolic syndrome in Bosnian population.
Biochemia medica - 1 Jan 2012
Dujic Tanja, Bego Tamer, Mlinar Barbara, Semiz Sabina, Malenica Maja, Prnjavorac Besim, Ostanek Barbara, Marc Janja, Causevic Adlija
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INTRODUCTION: The enzyme 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11beta-HSD1) catalyzes the conversion of the hormonally inactive cortisone to active cortisol, thus facilitating glucocorticoid receptor activation in target tissues. Increased expression of 11beta-HSD1 in adipose tissue has been associated with obesity and insulin resistance. In this study, we investigated the association of two 11beta-HSD1...
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