Association of melanocortin-4 receptor gene polymorphisms with obesity-related parameters in Malaysian Malays
Background: Melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) is an important regulator of body weight and energy intake. Genetic polymorphisms of the MC4R gene have been found to be linked to obesity in many recent studies across the globe. Aim: This study aimed to examine the effects of MC4R polymorphisms on obesity...
Main Authors: | Apalasamy, Yamunah Devi, Moy, Foong Ming, Rampal, Sanjay, Bulgiba, Awg, Mohamed, Zahurin |
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Taylor & Francis
2012
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