Genetic Studies of Metabolic Syndrome in Arab Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Genetic Studies of Metabolic Syndrome in Arab Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is prevalent in Arabian populations. Several small-scale studies have been performed to investigate the genetic basis of MetS. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine whether candidate gene polymorphisms are associated with MetS susceptibil...

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Main Authors: Zahrah Al-Homedi, Nariman Afify, Mashal Memon, Habiba Alsafar, Guan Tay, Herbert F. Jelinek, Mira Mousa, Nadia Abu-Samra, Wael Osman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
metabolic syndrome
arab populations
genetic studies
systematic review
meta-analysis running title
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2021.733746/full

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