Examining for an association between candidate gene polymorphisms in the metabolic syndrome components on excess weight and adiposity measures in youth: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background A polymorphism in a gene may exert its effects on multiple phenotypes. The aim of this study is to explore the association of 10 metabolic syndrome candidate genes with excess weight and adiposity and evaluate the effect of perinatal and socioeconomic factors on these association...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-07-01
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Series: | Genes & Nutrition |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12263-017-0567-1 |