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Polymorphisms of the resistin gene and their association with obesity and resistin levels in Malaysian Malays.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Jun 2015
Apalasamy Yamunah Devi, Rampal Sanjay, Salim Agus, Moy Foong Ming, Su Tin Tin, Majid Hazreen Abdul, Bulgiba Awang, Mohamed Zahurin
Abstract excerpt
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the resistin gene (RETN) are linked to obesity and resistin levels in various populations. However, results have been inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate association between polymorphisms in the resistin gene with obesity in a homogenous Malaysian Malay population. This study is also aimed to determine association between resistin levels with certain SNPs and...
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