Article
Association between UCP polymorphisms and adipokines with obesity in Mexican adolescents.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 25 Apr 2018
Sámano Reyna, Huesca-Gómez Claudia, López-Marure Rebeca, Hernández-Cabrera Ana-Karen, Rodríguez-Ventura Ana, Tolentino Maricruz, Morales Rosa María, Gamboa Ricardo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: It has been reported that the uncoupling proteins (UCPs) can contribute to energy metabolism, and are thus involved in the pathogenesis of obesity. The objective of the study was to analyze the association between UCP polymorphisms, clinical parameters and leptin and adiponectin plasma levels in an adolescent population with overweight and obesity. METHODS: We analyzed the UCP1 -3826 C/T, UCP2-866...
Topics
- Adipokines
- Adolescent
- Biomarkers
- Body Mass Index
- Case-Control Studies
- Child
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
