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Association of leptin receptor gene Q223R polymorphism on lipid profiles in comparison study between obese and non-obese subjects.
Gene - 15 Oct 2013
Becer Eda, Mehmetçik Güldal, Bareke Halin, Serakıncı Nedime
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OBJECTIVES: Leptin is a hormone secreted from adipocytes. It regulates metabolism and energy homeostasis through the leptin receptor (LEPR) which is localized centrally in hypothalamus as well as in peripheral tissues. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of leptin receptor gene Q223R polymorphism on obesity in association with body mass index (BMI), lipid parameters, plasma leptin levels and...
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