The Fto Gene Regulates the Proliferation and Differentiation of Pre-Adipocytes in Vitro
The highly regulated differentiation and proliferation of pre-adipocytes play a key role in the initiation of obesity. Fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) is a novel gene strongly associated with the risk of obesity. A deficiency of FTO may cause growth retardation in addition to fat mass and adip...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-02-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/2/102 |