Circadian CLOCK gene polymorphisms in relation to sleep patterns and obesity in African Americans: findings from the Jackson heart study

Circadian CLOCK gene polymorphisms in relation to sleep patterns and obesity in African Americans: findings from the Jackson heart study

Abstract Background Circadian rhythms regulate key biological processes and the dysregulation of the intrinsic clock mechanism affects sleep patterns and obesity onset. The CLOCK (circadian locomotor output cycles protein kaput) gene encodes a core transcription factor of the molecular circadian clo...

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Main Authors: Pia Riestra, Samson Y Gebreab, Ruihua Xu, Rumana J Khan, Amadou Gaye, Adolfo Correa, Nancy Min, Mario Sims, Sharon K Davis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
Single nucleotide polymorphism
Obesity
African Americans
CLOCK gene sleep
Body mass index
Adipocytokines
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-017-0522-6

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