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Association between the FTO SNP rs9939609 and Metabolic Syndrome in Chilean Children.
Nutrients - 11 Jun 2021
Molina-Luque Rafael, Ulloa Natalia, Romero-Saldaña Manuel, Zilic Martin, Gleisner Andrea, Lanuza Fabián, Molina-Recio Guillermo
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BACKGROUND: The increasing prevalence of obesity in children has raised the incidence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in this age group. Given the short- and long-term health impact of MetS, it is essential to prevent its onset by detecting its main triggers. Besides, genetic factors play an essential role in influencing which individuals within a population are most likely to develop obesity in response to a...
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