The contribution of FTO rs9939609 and RETN rs1862513 polymorphisms in predisposing resettled indigenous (Orang Asli) Temiar to metabolic syndrome

Abstract Purpose Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by visceral obesity, elevated blood pressure and fasting blood glucose, increased triglycerides, and lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. MetS related with intricate gene-environment interactions. FTO and RETN variants were linked to...

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Main Authors: Nur Sakinah Harun, Azizul Fadzli Wan Jusoh, Mohd Adzim Khalili Rohin, Rosliza Yahaya, Nik Ahmad Shaifuddin Nik Him, Mohd Nizam Zahary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-07-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-023-00425-x