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Dopamine gene methylation patterns are associated with obesity markers and carbohydrate intake
11 Jul 2018
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INTRODUCTION: Dopamine (DA) is a neurotransmitter that regulates the rewarding and motivational processes underlying food intake and eating behaviors. This study hypothesized associations of DNA methylation signatures at genes modulating DA signaling with obesity features, metabolic profiles, and dietary intake. METHODS: An adult population within the Methyl Epigenome Network Association project was included (n =...
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