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A missense variant in CREBRF, rs373863828, is associated with fat-free mass, not fat mass in Samoan infants.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Jan 2021
Arslanian K J, Fidow U T, Atanoa T, Unasa-Apelu F, Naseri T, Wetzel A I, Pomer A, Duckham R L, McGarvey S T, Strayer J A, Kershaw E E, Weeks D E, Hawley N L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: In Samoa, where 80% of the adult population is living with obesity, understanding the determinants of adiposity and growth during infancy may inform prevention efforts. We examined the association of a missense variant, rs373863828, in the CREBRF gene with body composition in Samoan infants. Adults with one or more copies of the rs373863828 minor allele (A) have higher odds of obesity,...
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