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Association of adiponectin gene G276T polymorphism with atherogenic indicators in obese children.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology - 1 Jan 2013
Pyrzak Beata, Ruminska Malgorzata, Czerwonogrodzka-Senczyna Aneta, Majcher Anna, Wisniewska Alicja, Brzewski Michal, Demkow Urszula
Abstract excerpt
Adiponectin plays a protective role against atherosclerosis. Genetic investigation has revealed that G276T adiponectin gene polymorphism is related to adiponectin concentration and metabolic disturbances. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of adiponectin gene G276T polymorphism with indices of atherosclerosis in obese children. We examined 159 children (125 obese and 34 non-obese)....
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