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Common variant rs9939609 in gene FTO confers risk to polycystic ovary syndrome.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Li Tao, Wu Keliang, You Li, Xing Xiuye, Wang Peng, Cui Linlin, Liu Hongbin, Cui Yuqian, Bian Yuehong, Ning Yunna, Zhao Han, Tang Rong, Chen Zi-Jiang
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BACKGROUND: Fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) has been associated with obesity, especially the common variant rs9939609. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine-metabolic disorder and over 50% of patients are overweight/obese. Thus FTO is a potential candidate gene for PC...
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