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The calcium-sensing receptor R990G polymorphism is associated with increased risk of hypertriglyceridemia in obese Chinese.
Gene - 1 Jan 2014
He Yong-Han, Kong Wei-Lan, Wang Guan, Zhao Yue, Bi Ming-Xin, Na Li-Xin, Wang Mao-Qing, Perry Ben, Li Ying
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BACKGROUND: We have demonstrated that the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is involved in lipid metabolism; however, whether CaSR polymorphisms affect lipid metabolism in obesity is still unclear. The present study aimed to determine the effects of CaSR polymorphisms on HTG risk in obese Chinese. METHODS: A total of 972 subjects with HTG and 1197 with normal triglyceride (NTG) were stratified by body mass index...
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