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Cannabinoid type 1 receptor gene polymorphism and macronutrient intake.
Journal of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics - 1 Jan 2012
Caruso Maria Gabriella, Gazzerro Patrizia, Notarnicola Maria, Cisternino Anna Maria, Guerra Vito, Misciagna Giovanni, Laezza Chiara, Bifulco Maurizio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cannabinoid type 1 receptor (CB1-R) is a key mediator in the control of food intake and is linked to obesity. AIM: To evaluate the relationship between CB1-R gene polymorphism and dietary macronutrient intake in elderly subjects. METHODS: This study included 118 subjects (60 males, 58 females) from a population survey carried out in southern Italy in 1992-1993 who were older than 65 years and...
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