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MAP2K3 is associated with body mass index in American Indians and Caucasians and may mediate hypothalamic inflammation.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Nov 2013
Bian Li, Traurig Michael, Hanson Robert L, Marinelarena Alejandra, Kobes Sayuko, Muller Yunhua L, Malhotra Alka, Huang Ke, Perez Jessica, Gale Alex, Knowler William C, Bogardus Clifton, Baier Leslie J
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To identify genes that affect body mass index (BMI) in American Indians who are predominately of Pima Indian heritage, we previously completed a genome-wide association study in 1120 American Indians. That study also included follow-up genotyping for 9 SNPs in 2133 additional subjects. A comprehensive follow-up study has subsequently been completed where 292 SNPs were genotyped in 3562 subjects, of which 128 SNPs...
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