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Expression levels of obesity-related genes are associated with weight change in kidney transplant recipients.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Cashion Ann, Stanfill Ansley, Thomas Fridtjof, Xu Lijing, Sutter Thomas, Eason James, Ensell Mang, Homayouni Ramin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of gene expression profiles in subcutaneous adipose tissue with weight change in kidney transplant recipients and to gain insights into the underlying mechanisms of weight gain. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A secondary data analysis was done on a subgroup (n = 26) of existing clinical and gene expression data from a larger prospective...
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