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Genetic architecture of insulin resistance in the mouse.
Cell metabolism - 3 Feb 2015
Parks Brian W, Sallam Tamer, Mehrabian Margarete, Psychogios Nikolas, Hui Simon T, Norheim Frode, Castellani Lawrence W, Rau Christoph D, Pan Calvin, Phun Jennifer, Zhou Zhenqi, Yang Wen-Pin, Neuhaus Isaac, Gargalovic Peter S, Kirchgessner Todd G, Graham Mark, Lee Richard, Tontonoz Peter, Gerszten Robert E, Hevener Andrea L, Lusis Aldons J
Abstract excerpt
Insulin resistance (IR) is a complex trait with multiple genetic and environmental components. Confounded by large differences between the sexes, environment, and disease pathology, the genetic basis of IR has been difficult to dissect. Here we examine IR and related traits in a diverse population of more than 100 unique male and female inbred mouse strains after feeding a diet rich in fat and refined...
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