The contribution of <it>FTO</it> and <it>UCP</it>-<it>1</it> SNPs to extreme obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular risk in Brazilian individuals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity has become a common human disorder associated with significant morbidity and mortality and adverse effects on quality of life. Sequence variants in two candidate genes, <it>FTO</it> and <it>UCP</it>-&l...

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Main Authors: Ramos Adauto V, Bastos-Rodrigues Luciana, Resende Bruna A, Friedman Eitan, Campanha-Versiani Luciana, Miranda Debora M, Sarquis Marta, De Marco Luiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/13/101