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ABCA1 variant rs9282541 is associated with metabolic syndrome in Maya children.
Annals of human genetics - 1 Jul 2024
Peña-Espinoza Barbara I, Torre-Horta Emmanuel, Ortiz-López María G, Menjivar Marta
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INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a metabolic disorder encompassing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes (T2D). In Mexico, the MetS is a national health problem in adults and children. Environmental and genetic factors condition the MetS. However, studies to elucidate the contribution of genetic factors to MetS in Mexico are scarce. A recent study showed that variant rs9282541...
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