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Combination of ACTN3 R577X and ACE I/D polymorphisms as a tool for prediction of obesity risk in children.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Feb 2021
Costa Patrícia Britto, Aranalde Laura C, Correia Poliana E, Cardozo Guilherme R F, da Silva Evelise Sampaio, da Costa Monica Schiavon, Valle Sandra Costa, Bertacco Renata Torres Abib, Pieniz Simone, Araujo Ronaldo Carvalho, Schneider Augusto, Schadock Ines, Barros Carlos Castilho
Abstract excerpt
The genetic influence in obesity prevalence is well described, but the role of genetic markers related to athletic strength/ endurance performance remains controversial. We investigated associations between obesity and the genetic polymorphisms alpha-actinin-3 (ACTN3) R577X and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) I/D in schoolchildren aged 4-13 years from Southern Brazil. We collected sociodemographic data from...
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