Polymorphism of the IGF2 gene, birth weight and grip strength in adult men.
BACKGROUND: Grip strength is a simple measure of skeletal muscle function but a powerful predictor of disability, morbidity and mortality. Recent evidence has shown that prenatal and infant growth influence grip strength in later life; this may reflect genetic influences on muscle size and function...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2002
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