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APOE - a genetic marker of comorbidity in subjects with morbid obesity.
BMC medical genetics - 9 Jul 2020
Farup Per G, Rootwelt Helge, Hestad Knut
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In population-based studies, the genetic variability of the APOE E alleles have been associated with health outcomes. Health problems are common in subjects with obesity. This study explored associations between the APOE E alleles and comorbidity in subjects with morbid obesity. METHODS: The study included consecutive subjects referred for evaluation of bariatric surgery with morbid obesity (defined...
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