Genetic markers of inflammation may not contribute to metabolic traits in Mexican children

Background: Low-grade chronic inflammation is a common feature of obesity and its cardio-metabolic complications. However, little is known about a possible causal role of inflammation in metabolic disorders. Mexico is among the countries with the highest obesity rates in the world and the admixed Me...

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Main Authors: Neeti Vashi, Carolina Stryjecki, Jesus Peralta-Romero, Fernando Suarez, Jaime Gomez-Zamudio, Ana I. Burguete-Garcia, Miguel Cruz, David Meyre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2090.pdf