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PPARGC1A promoter DNA-methylation level and glucose metabolism in Ecuadorian women with Turner syndrome.
Hormone molecular biology and clinical investigation - 22 Dec 2020
Álvarez-Nava Francisco, Salinas Marco, Bastidas Daniela, Vicuña Yosselin, Racines-Orbe Marcia
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OBJECTIVES: Reduced gene expression of PPARGC1A in subjects with insulin resistance (IR) has been reported. Insulin resistance occurs early on the course of Turner syndrome (TS). The main objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between PPARGC1A promoter DNA methylation status in lymphocytes and insulin sensitivity and secretion in Ecuadorian females with TS. METHODS: We examined a cohort of 34...
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