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The influence of six polymorphisms of uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) gene and childhood obesity: a case-control study.
BMC pediatrics - 21 Feb 2023
Fortes Jakeline S, Pinto Renata M, de Souza Raissa F, Godoy Fernanda R, da Cruz Raphael S, de M E Silva Daniela, Filho Hugo P Leite, da Cruz Aparecido D, Minasi Lysa B
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BACKGROUND: Obesity is defined as a multifactorial disease, marked by excessive accumulation of body fat, responsible for compromising the individual's health over the years. The energy balance is essential for the proper functioning of the body, as the individual needs to earn and spend energy in a compensatory way. Mitochondrial Uncoupling Proteins (UCP) help in energy expenditure through heat release and...
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