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Sex-specific interactions between the IRS1 polymorphism and intakes of carbohydrates and fat on incident type 2 diabetes.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Jan 2013
Ericson Ulrika, Rukh Gull, Stojkovic Ivana, Sonestedt Emily, Gullberg Bo, Wirfält Elisabet, Wallström Peter, Orho-Melander Marju
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The minor T allele of rs2943641 near the gene encoding for insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1) has been associated with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and adiposity in genome-wide association studies. Dietary intake can influence the regulation of IRS1, and studies have indicated sex-specific associations between IRS1 and adiposity. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to examine the interaction...
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