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SIRT1 gene variants are related to risk of childhood obesity.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Apr 2015
Kilic Ulkan, Gok Ozlem, Elibol-Can Birsen, Ozgen Ilker Tolga, Erenberk Ufuk, Uysal Omer, Dundaroz Mehmet Rusen
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UNLABELLED: Obesity is a multifactorial disorder resulting from the interaction between genetic, psychological, physical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. SIRT1 gene has important effects on the regulation of adiponectin, caloric restriction, insulin sensitivity, coronary atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between childhood obesity and...
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