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Genetic control of obesity, glucose homeostasis, dyslipidemia and fatty liver in a mouse model of diet-induced metabolic syndrome.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Feb 2016
Sinasac D S, Riordan J D, Spiezio S H, Yandell B S, Croniger C M, Nadeau J H
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Both genetic and dietary factors contribute to the metabolic syndrome (MetS) in humans and animal models. Characterizing their individual roles as well as relationships among these factors is critical for understanding MetS pathogenesis and developing effective therapies. By studying phenotypic responsiveness to high-risk versus control diet in two inbred mouse strains and their...
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