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Common variation in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene confers risk of obesity and modulates BMI in the Chinese population

Authors :
Chang, Yi-Cheng
Liu, Pi-Hua
Lee, Wei-Jei
Chang, Tien-Jyun
Jiang, Yi-Der
Li, Hung-Yuan
Kuo, Shan-Shan
Lee, Kuang-Chin
Chuang, Lee-Ming
Source :
Diabetes. August 2008, Vol. 57 Issue 8, p2245, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

OBJECTIVE--Genetic variants in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene have been linked with obesity and type 2 diabetes in European populations. We aimed to test the role of FTO [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00121797
Volume :
57
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Diabetes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.182923451