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The common polymorphism Val109Asp in the omentin gene is associated with daily energy intake in the Central-European population.
Nutritional neuroscience - 1 Jan 2015
Splichal Zbynek, Bienertova-Vasku Julie, Novak Jan, Zlamal Filip, Tomandl Josef, Tomandlova Marie, Forejt Martin, Havlenova Sona, Jackowska Aneta, Vasku Anna
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BACKGROUND: Omentin is an adipokine expressed predominantly in visceral adipose tissue, with adipose tissue stromal cells being the main source. Very little is known about the relationship between the genetic variability of the omentin gene and pathophysiology of obesity, although omentin is believed to play an important role in visceral obesity development. The aim of the study was to investigate two common...
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