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Variants in ADIPOQ gene are linked to adiponectin levels and lung function in young males independent of obesity.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Christodoulou Andria, Ierodiakonou Despo, Awofala Awoyemi A, Petrou Michael, Kales Stefanos N, Christiani David C, Mantzoros Christos S, Christophi Costas A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, including reduced lung function. The role of polymorphisms of the adiponectin gene, though linked with cardiometabolic consequences of obesity, has not been studied in relation to lung function. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to examine polymorphisms in the ADIPOQ, ADIPOR1, and ADIPOR2 genes in relation to adiponectin serum levels, BMI,...
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