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[Relation of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene with weight loss and metabolic changes after a high polyunsaturated fat diet in obese patients].
Nutricion hospitalaria - 1 Jan 2000
de Luis D A, Aller R, Izaola O, GonzÁlez Sagrado M, Conde R, Ruiz Mambrilla M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The alteration in the protein expression of UCP3 could reduce energy consumption and increase energy storage as fat. The aim of our study was to investigate the influence of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene in the metabolic response, weight loss and serum levels of adipokines following a hypocaloric diet rich in polyunsaturated fat in obese patients. DESIGN: A sample of 133 obese...
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