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Polymorphisms of uncoupling protein (UCP) and beta 3 adrenoreceptor genes in obese people submitted to a low calorie diet.
International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity - 1 Dec 1996
Fumeron F, Durack-Bown I, Betoulle D, Cassard-Doulcier A M, Tuzet S, Bouillaud F, Melchior J C, Ricquier D, Apfelbaum M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the genetic polymorphisms of the uncoupling protein (UCP) and beta 3 adrenergic receptor (beta 3 AR) were associated with differences of weight loss in obese patients submitted to a low calorie diet. DESIGN: Longitudinal, clinical intervention study of a 25% restriction in energy intake with respect to genotypes. SUBJECTS: 163 patients with a body mass index above 27....
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