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Genetic variant rs9939609 in FTO is associated with body composition and obesity risk in Korean females.
BMJ open diabetes research & care - 22 Nov 2023
Park Hyeon-Gyo, Choi Jeong-Hwa
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INTRODUCTION: The fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene is a significant locus in obesity. However, the association between FTO genetic variants and body composition has not been fully elucidated. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This observational study examined the associations of FTO rs9939609 T>A with obesity and body composition markers in Koreans. A total of 6474 participants from the Korean Genome and...
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