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Genetic variations in APPL2 are associated with overweight and obesity in a Chinese population with normal glucose tolerance.
BMC medical genetics - 30 Mar 2012
Jiang Shan, Fang Qichen, Yu Weihui, Zhang Rong, Hu Cheng, Dong Kun, Bao Yuqian, Wang Chen, Xiang Kunsan, Jia Weiping
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BACKGROUND: APPL1 and APPL2 are two adaptor proteins, which can mediate adiponectin signaling via binding to N terminus of adiponectin receptors in muscle cells. Genes encoding adiponectin and adiponectin receptors contribute to insulin resistance and the risk of obesity, and genetic variants of APPL1 are associated with body fat distribution. However, the association between genetic variations of APPL2 and...
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