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

• Hauptverfasser: Venojärvi Mika (VerfasserIn), Eriksson Johan G (VerfasserIn), Kolehmainen Marjukka (VerfasserIn), Lindström Jaana (VerfasserIn), Pulkkinen Leena (VerfasserIn), Siitonen Niina (VerfasserIn), Ilanne-Parikka Pirjo (VerfasserIn), Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi Sirkka (VerfasserIn), Tuomilehto Jaakko (VerfasserIn), Uusitupa Matti (VerfasserIn)
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• Veröffentlicht: BMC, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...