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Neuropeptide Y genotype, central obesity, and abdominal fat distribution: the POUNDS LOST trial.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Aug 2015
Lin Xiaochen, Qi Qibin, Zheng Yan, Huang Tao, Lathrop Mark, Zelenika Diana, Bray George A, Sacks Frank M, Liang Liming, Qi Lu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Neuropeptide Y is a key peptide affecting adiposity and has been related to obesity risk. However, little is known about the role of NPY variations in diet-induced change in adiposity. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to examine the effects of NPY variant rs16147 on central obesity and abdominal fat distribution in response to dietary interventions. DESIGN: We genotyped a functional NPY variant rs16147...
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