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Association between genetic variants of the clock gene and obesity and sleep duration.
Journal of physiology and biochemistry - 1 Dec 2015
Valladares Macarena, Obregón Ana María, Chaput Jean-Philippe
Abstract excerpt
Obesity is a multifactorial disease caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors related to lifestyle aspects. It has been shown that reduced sleep is associated with increased body mass index (BMI). Circadian Locomotor Output Cycles Kaput (CLOCK) gene variants have also been associated with obesity. The objective of this mini-review was to discuss the available literature related to CLOCK gene...
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