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Changes in Circulating MicroRNAs Are Associated With Childhood Obesity
9 Aug 2013
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CONTEXT: Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) are valuable biomarkers of metabolic diseases and potential therapeutic targets in this field. OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to define the circulating pattern of miRNAs in childhood obesity. DESIGN, SETTINGS, AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The genome-wide circulating miRNA profile was assessed by RT-PCR in 10 boys (5 lean and 5 obese children). The most relevant miRNAs were...
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