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rs4215 SNP in zinc-α2-glycoprotein gene is associated with obesity in Chinese north Han population.
Gene - 1 Jun 2012
Zhu Hui-Juan, Dong Cai-Xia, Pan Hui, Ping Xiao-Chuan, Li Nai-Shi, Dai Yu-Fei, Wang Lin-Jie, Yang Hong-Bo, Zhao Wei-Gang, Gong Feng-Ying
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Zinc-α2-glycoprotein (ZAG) has been identified recently as a novel adipokine due to its close link with lipid and glucose metabolism, as well as regulation of body weight. The aim of our present study is to investigate the ZAG genetic polymorphism association with obesity in Chinese north Han population. DESIGN AND METHODS: Five SNPs of ZAG gene including rs2247607 (A>T), rs4727442 (G>T), rs4215 (A>G),...
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