Single nucleotide polymorphisms in obesity-related genes and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to examine the associations between 16 specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 8 obesity-related genes and overall and cause-specific mortality. We also examined the associations between the SNPs...

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Main Authors: Ruczinski Ingo, Strickland Paul, Huang Han, Thuita Lucy, Christo Dana K, Chang Howard H, Gallicchio Lisa, Clipp Sandra, Helzlsouer Kathy J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/103