Article
The IRS1 rs2943641 variant and risk of future cancer among morbidly obese individuals.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Apr 2013
Maglio Cristina, Ericson Ulrika, Burza Maria Antonella, Mancina Rosellina Margherita, Pirazzi Carlo, Assarsson Johanna Andersson, Sjöholm Kajsa, Baroni Marco Giorgio, Svensson Per-Arne, Montalcini Tiziana, Pujia Arturo, Sjöström Lars, Wiklund Olov, Carlsson Lena M S, Borén Jan, Orho-Melander Marju, Romeo Stefano
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Obesity and insulin resistance are risk factors for cancer development. The IRS1 rs2943641 genetic variant has been widely associated with insulin resistance. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to examine whether the IRS1 rs2943641 associates with cancer incidence in obese individuals. DESIGN, SETTING AND PATIENTS: The IRS1 rs2943641 was genotyped in participants from the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS)...
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