Gln27Glu variant of Beta2-adrenoceptor gene affects male type fat accumulation in women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The β<sub>2</sub>-adrenergic receptor (BAR2) is the main lipolytic receptor in white human adipose tissue. There is a functional glutamine 27 glutamic acid (Gln27Glu, rs 1042714) polymorphism in its gene, which has been v...

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Main Authors: Kalela Anne, Kortelainen Marja-Leena, Lahtio Riikka, Kunnas Tarja, Nikkari Seppo T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/8/1/43

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