Sex and age specific effects of chromosomal regions linked to body mass index in the Framingham Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previously, we reported significant linkage of body mass index (BMI) to chromosomes 6 and 11 across six examinations, covering 28 years, of the Framingham Heart Study. These results were on all individuals available at each exam, thu...

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Main Authors: Fox Caroline S, Heard-Costa Nancy L, Atwood Larry D, Jaquish Cashell E, Cupples L Adrienne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-01-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/7/7