Article
Relationship of -55C/T polymorphism of uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) gene with metabolic syndrome by ATP III classification.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis - 1 Jul 2012
de Luis Daniel Antonio, Aller Rocio, Izaola Olatz, Sagrado Manuel Gonzalez, Conde Rosa, Primo David, de la Fuente Beatriz, Ovalle Hilda F, Mambrilla Marta Ruiz
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The relation of -55C/T polymorphism of uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) with metabolic syndrome (MS) has been evaluated only in one previous study with contradictory results. The aim of our study was to investigate the association of -55C/T polymorphism of UCP3 gene with MS. DESIGN: A population of 817 obese Caucasian patients was analyzed in a cross-sectional survey. Genotype of UCP3 gene -55C/T...
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