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Association of G1359A polymorphism of the cannabinoid receptor gene (CNR1) with macronutrient intakes in obese females.
Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association - 1 Feb 2016
de Luis D A, Izaola O, Aller R, Lopez J J, Torres B, Diaz G, Gomez E, Romero E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The endogenous cannabinoid system plays a role in metabolic aspects of body weight and feeding behaviour. A polymorphism (1359 G/A) (rs1049353) of the CB1 gene was reported as a common polymorphism in the Caucasian population. The present study aimed to investigate the association of the polymorphism (G1359A) of the CB1 receptor gene on macronutrient intake in females with obesity. METHODS: A sample...
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