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Association of MC4R (rs17782313) gene polymorphism with obesity measures in Western India.
Diabetes & metabolic syndrome - 1 Jan 2000
Walia Gagandeep Kaur, Saini Simmi, Vimal Pradeep, Bhatia Khushboo, Kumar Arun, Singh Ranjana, Prabhakaran Dorairaj, Gupta Vipin
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The association of melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) gene with adiposity measures is widely studied in European populations. Only six studies have investigated the role of MC4R gene with adiposity measures among Indian populations. We have evaluated the role of MC4R (rs17782313) gene polymorphism in influencing adiposity measures in India among children and adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The...
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