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Adiponectin gene variants and abdominal obesity in an Iranian population.
Eating and weight disorders : EWD - 1 Mar 2017
Payab Moloud, Amoli Mahsa M, Qorbani Mostafa, Hasani-Ranjbar Shirin
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) can be effective for the diagnosis of abdominal obesity and the risk of type 2 diabetes. The role of genetic factors in the development of obesity has been broadly recognized. Adiponectin's level is inversely correlated with body fat percentage and is reduced in obesity and type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between WHtR and...
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