Polymorphism in LRP5 (rs556442) is associated with higher TG levels in Iranian children

Background: Wnt signalling/LRP5 is involved in adipogenesis by down-regulating adipogenic transcription factors. Therefore polymorphisms in components of this pathway may lead to metabolic disorders. Aim: This study tested the impact of LRP5 polymorphism on lipid profile in Iranian children. Methods...

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Main Authors: Nima Montazeri-Najafabady, Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh, Gholamhossein Ranjbar Omrani, Forough Saki, Marzieh Bakhshayeshkaram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-05-01
Series:Annals of Human Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2017.1287953