Novel genetic loci identified for the pathophysiology of childhood obesity in the Hispanic population.

Genetic variants responsible for susceptibility to obesity and its comorbidities among Hispanic children have not been identified. The VIVA LA FAMILIA Study was designed to genetically map childhood obesity and associated biological processes in the Hispanic population. A genome-wide association stu...

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Main Authors: Anthony G Comuzzie, Shelley A Cole, Sandra L Laston, V Saroja Voruganti, Karin Haack, Richard A Gibbs, Nancy F Butte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3522587?pdf=render