Article
A tagging polymorphism in fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene is associated with sepsis status in children.
Romanian journal of internal medicine = Revue roumaine de medecine interne - 1 Sept 2024
Jabandziev Petr, Hubacek Jaroslav Alois, Michalek Jaroslav, Jouza Martin, Papez Jan, Pecl Jakub, Slaba Katerina, Slaby Ondrej, Urik Milan, Aulicka Stefania, Kunovsky Lumir, Michalek Jaroslav, Dominik Petr, Kratochvil Milan, Klucka Jozef, Stourac Petr
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death in patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). The development of sepsis is significantly influenced by genetic predisposition. In this study, we highlight a potential association between a variant of the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene and risk of sepsis in children and adolescents. METHODS: We investigated a first-intron tagging FTO...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
