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Sex-specific genetic association of brain and muscle Arnt-like protein-1 (BMAL1) and obesity in Chinese youth.
Obesity research & clinical practice - 1 Jan 2000
Fang Zhengmei, Zhu Lijun, Zhang Tao, Jin Yuelong, Chen Yan, Yao Yingshui
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BACKGROUND: The circadian clock gene brain and muscle Arnt-like protein-1 (BMAL1) regulates energy metabolism, adipocyte proliferation and differentiation, glucose metabolism, and other functions. This study aimed to examine the association of potential polymorphisms in BMAL1 with obesity among Chinese youth. METHODS: A total of 2973 participants were included in this study. According to the body mass index...
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