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Polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinase gene and adiposity indices in European children: results of the IDEFICS study.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Dec 2013
Cugino D, Gianfagna F, Ahrens W, De Henauw S, Koni A C, Marild S, Molnar D, Moreno L A, Pitsiladis Y, Russo P, Siani A, Tornaritis M, Veidebaum T, Iacoviello L
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: We investigated the relationship between matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3) polymorphisms and adiposity indices in European children of the IDEFICS (Identification and Prevention of Dietary- and Lifestyle-Induced Health Effects in Children and Infants) project. SUBJECTS: A total of 16 224 Caucasian children (2-9 years) were recruited into a population-based survey from eight European countries. In all,...
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