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The association between polymorphisms near TMEM18 and the risk of obesity: a meta-analysis

The association between polymorphisms near TMEM18 and the risk of obesity: a meta-analysis

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The association between polymorphisms near TMEM18 and the risk of obesity: a meta-analysis

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The association between polymorphisms near TMEM18 and the risk of obesity: a meta-analysis

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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BMC medical genomics, 2021-07, Vol.14 (1), p.179-11, Article 179

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English

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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Many studies have proposed that the pathogenesis of obesity has a genetic basis, with an important risk factor being the presence of polymorphisms in the region of the TMEM18 gene, which plays a significant role in feeding behaviour; however, subsequent studies among different ethnic populations and age groups have shown inconsistent results. There...

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The association between polymorphisms near TMEM18 and the risk of obesity: a meta-analysis

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a1fb7dc26d6042659a278efda1c3764f

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a1fb7dc26d6042659a278efda1c3764f

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1755-8794

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1755-8794

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10.1186/s12920-021-01025-7

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