Variation in the <it>UCP2 </it>and <it>UCP3 </it>genes associates with abdominal obesity and serum lipids: The Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study

Variation in the <it>UCP2 </it>and <it>UCP3 </it>genes associates with abdominal obesity and serum lipids: The Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We explored the associations of three variants in the uncoupling protein 2 <it>(UCP2) </it>gene, one variant in the <it>UCP2-UCP3 </it>intergenic region and five variants in the uncoupling protein 3 <it>...

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Main Authors: Ilanne-Parikka Pirjo, Aunola Sirkka, Valle Timo T, Eriksson Johan G, Tolppanen Anna-Maija, Kolehmainen Marjukka, Lindström Jaana, Pulkkinen Leena, Salopuro Titta, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi Sirkka, Tuomilehto Jaakko, Laakso Markku, Uusitupa Matti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/94

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