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[Association of leptin gene-2548 G/A polymorphism with obesity: a meta-analysis].
Wei sheng yan jiu = Journal of hygiene research - 1 Jan 2014
Zhang Ling, Lu Mingyang, Yuan Linhong, Lai Weiqi, Wang Yin
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between a common single nucleotide polymorphism identified in the 5' untranslated region of leptin gene (LEP-2548 G/A SNP) and obesity. METHODS: Meta-analysis of published studies, included if subjects were genotyped at polymorphism LEP-2548 G/A and both obese and nonobese subjects were selected, based on a reported cutoff BMI limit. Meta-analysis of the total and subgroup...
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