Association of ADIPOQ gene variants with body weight, type 2 diabetes and serum adiponectin concentrations: the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adiponectin, secreted mainly by mature adipocytes, is a protein with insulin-sensitising and anti-atherogenic effects. Human adiponectin is encoded by the <it>ADIPOQ </it>gene on the chromosomal locus 3q27. Variations in...
Main Authors: | Venojärvi Mika, Eriksson Johan G, Kolehmainen Marjukka, Lindström Jaana, Pulkkinen Leena, Siitonen Niina, Ilanne-Parikka Pirjo, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi Sirkka, Tuomilehto Jaakko, Uusitupa Matti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/5 |
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