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Association of the 5HTTLPR Polymorphism with Obesity in Mexican Women with High Native American Ancestry.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Nov 2020
Galaviz-Hernández Carlos, Lazalde-Ramos Blanca P, Martínez-Cortés Gabriela, Rangel-Villalobos Héctor, Martínez-Aguilar Gerardo, Leal-Ugarte Evelia, Peralta-Leal Valeria, González-Rentería Siblie, Rodríguez-Moran Martha, Jaquez-Chairez Francia, Guerrero-Romero Fernando, Sosa-Macías Martha
Abstract excerpt
Aims: The 5HTT gene has been associated with obesity; this study aimed to determine the association between L- and S-alleles at the 5HTTLPR polymorphism with obesity in indigenous Mexican populations. Materials and Methods: A total of 362 individuals, 289 belonging to eight Native American (NA) groups; 40 Mexican mestizos; and 33 Caucasian Mennonites were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. High (≥90%) and low...
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