Association of ADIPOQ gene variants with body weight, type 2 diabetes and serum adiponectin concentrations: the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study

• Main Authors: Venojärvi Mika (Author), Eriksson Johan G (Author), Kolehmainen Marjukka (Author), Lindström Jaana (Author), Pulkkinen Leena (Author), Siitonen Niina (Author), Ilanne-Parikka Pirjo (Author), Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi Sirkka (Author), Tuomilehto Jaakko (Author), Uusitupa Matti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adiponectin, secreted mainly by mature adipocytes, is a protein with insulin-sensitising and anti-atherogenic effects. Human adiponectin is encoded by the <it>ADIPOQ </it>gene on the chromosomal locus 3q27. Variations in...