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Lack of association between genetic polymorphism of FTO, AKT1 and AKTIP in childhood overweight and obesity.
Jornal de pediatria - 1 Jan 2000
Pereira Patrícia de Araújo, Alvim-Soares António Marcos, Sandrim Valéria Cristina, Lanna Carla Márcia Moreira, Souza-Costa Débora Cristine, Belo Vanessa de Almeida, de Paula Jonas Jardim, Tanus-Santos José Eduardo, Romano-Silva Marco Aurélio, Miranda Débora Marques de
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OBJECTIVE: Obesity is a chronic disease caused by both environmental and genetic factors. Epidemiological studies have documented that increased energy intake and sedentary lifestyle, as well as a genetic contribution, are forces behind the obesity epidemic. Knowledge about the interaction between genetic and environmental components can facilitate the choice of the most effective and specific measures for the...
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