Evaluation of the Obesity Genes FTO and MC4R for Contribution to the Risk of Large Artery Atherosclerotic Stroke in a Chinese Population
Background: Obesity is a well-established risk factor for large artery atherosclerotic (LAA) stroke. The aim of the study was to explore whether obesity genes, such as MC4R and FTO, contribute to LAA stroke risk in the Chinese Han population. Methods: 322 LAA stroke patients and 473 controls were re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Obesity Facts |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/448588 |