The influence of six polymorphisms of uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) gene and childhood obesity: a case-control study

• Main Authors: Jakeline S. Fortes (Author), Renata M. Pinto (Author), Raissa F. de Souza (Author), Fernanda R. Godoy (Author), Raphael S. da Cruz (Author), Daniela de M e Silva (Author), Hugo P. Leite Filho (Author), Aparecido D. da Cruz (Author), Lysa B. Minasi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Obesity is defined as a multifactorial disease, marked by excessive accumulation of body fat, responsible for compromising the individual's health over the years. The energy balance is essential for the proper functioning of the body, as the individual needs to earn and spen...