ADRB3 Trp64Arg variant and BMI: a meta-analysis of 44 833 individuals
ADRB3 Trp64Arg variant and BMI: a meta-analysis of 44 833 individuals
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Kurokawa, N , Young, E.H , Oka, Y , Satoh, H , Wareham, N.J , Sandhu, M.S and Loos, R.J.F
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Background: The -3 adrenergic receptor gene (ADRB3) is part of the adrenergic system, which is known to play a key role in energy metabolism. The association between the Trp64Arg variant in the ADRB3 and body mass index (BMI) has been widely examined, but previous studies have been small and results have been inconsistent. Methods: We assessed the...
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ADRB3 Trp64Arg variant and BMI: a meta-analysis of 44 833 individuals
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_69415467
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_69415467
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0307-0565
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1476-5497
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10.1038/ijo.2008.90
