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FKBP5 polymorphism is associated with insulin resistance in children and adolescents with obesity.
Obesity research & clinical practice - 1 Jan 2000
Fichna Marta, Krzyśko-Pieczka Izabela, Żurawek Magdalena, Skowrońska Bogda, Januszkiewicz-Lewandowska Danuta, Fichna Piotr
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Since metabolic syndrome shares several clinical features with hypercortisolism, it was hypothesised that genes altering individual glucocorticoid (GC) sensitivity might be implicated in pathogenesis of obesity and its adverse outcomes. FKBP5 gene encodes a chaperon protein in the GC receptor (GR) complex, which modulates steroid action upon target genes. Its functional variant, rs1360780, may enhance...
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