Leptin promoter gene polymorphism on -2549 position decreases plasma leptin and increases appetite in normal weight volunteers

<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Investigate whether polymorphism in the promoter region encoding leptin and leptin receptor gene, in normal weight individuals, affects hormonal and appetite responses to peanuts.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods:</strong>...

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Main Authors: Sandra Bragança Coelho, Patrícia G Cardoso, Josefina Bressan, Neuza MB Costa, Rita CG Alfenas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Española de Nutrición y Dietética 2014-05-01
Series:Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética
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Online Access:http://renhyd.org/index.php/renhyd/article/view/100