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UCP2 I/D modulated change in BMI during a lifestyle modification intervention study in Japanese subjects.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Jan 2013
Mutombo P B, Yamasaki Masayuki, Shiwaku Kuninori
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Polymorphisms in uncoupling protein (UCP) genes have been strongly associated with energy expenditure and obesity. This study aimed at investigating the effects of UCP gene polymorphisms (UCP1 -3826A/G, UCP2A/V, UCP2 I/D, and UCP3 -55C/T) on change in body mass index (BMI) during a lifestyle modification program in Japanese subjects. RESULTS: Intervention induced a significant decrease in energy intake...
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