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Is there any association of apolipoprotein E gene polymorphisms with metabolic syndrome in a young population of Croatian origin?
Annals of human biology - 1 May 2017
Karmelić Ivana, Lovrić Jasna, Božina Tamara, Merkler Ana, Božina Nada, Sertić Jadranka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Apolipoprotein E has an important role in lipid metabolism and adipocyte activity and apo E gene (APOE) might serve as a potential determinant of metabolic syndrome (MetS). AIM: The aim of the presented study was to investigate the association between APOE polymorphism and MetS in young adult subjects of Croatian origin. METHODS: This study measured biochemical and anthropometric parameters of 149...
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