Article
Association of Neuropeptide Y Gene rs16147 Polymorphism with Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Adipokines, and Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Obesity.
Journal of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics - 1 Jan 2016
de Luis Daniel Antonio, Izaola Olatz, de la Fuente Beatriz, Primo David, Aller Rocio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The NPY gene has 4 exons, and it is located at 7p15.1. The main genetic variant described in this gene is rs16147. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of NPY rs16147 with body weight, insulin resistance, serum adipokine levels, and risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS). METHODS: A population of 1,005 obese patients was analyzed in a cross-sectional survey. Weight, fat mass,...
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