Association between a rare SNP in the second intron of human Agouti related protein gene and increased BMI

• Main Authors: Ignatovica Vita (Author), Pirags Valdis (Author), Kapa Ivo (Author), Kalnina Ineta (Author), Schiöth Helgi B (Author), Klovins Janis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The agouti related protein (AGRP) is an endogenous antagonist of the melanocortin 4 receptor and is one of the most potent orexigenic factors. The aim of the present study was to assess the genetic variability of <it>AGRP </...