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A complete linkage disequilibrium in a haplotype of three SNPs in Fat Mass and Obesity associated (FTO) gene was strongly associated with anthropometric indices after controlling for calorie intake and physical activity.
BMC medical genetics - 20 Aug 2018
Kalantari Naser, Keshavarz Mohammadi Nastaran, Izadi Pantea, Gholamalizadeh Maryam, Doaei Saeid, Eini-Zinab Hassan, Salonurmi Tuire, Rafieifar Shahram, Janipoor Reza, Azizi Tabesh Ghasem
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The underlying mechanism of the effect of FTO genotype on body mass index (BMI) and body composition is unknown. The objective of the study was to investigate the association of FTO gene polymorphisms with anthropometric indices in adolescent boys after adjustments for dietary intake and physical activity. METHODS: In this school-based study, we enrolled 123 male adolescents without extra weight and...
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