Association between a rare SNP in the second intron of human Agouti related protein gene and increased BMI
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The agouti related protein (AGRP) is an endogenous antagonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor and is one of the most potent orexigenic factors. The aim of the present study was to assess the genetic variability of <it>AGRP </...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/63 |