Adipose Co-expression networks across Finns and Mexicans identify novel triglyceride-associated genes

• Main Authors: Haas Blake E (Author), Horvath Steve (Author), Pietiläinen Kirsi H (Author), Cantor Rita M (Author), Nikkola Elina (Author), Weissglas-Volkov Daphna (Author), Rissanen Aila (Author), Civelek Mete (Author), Cruz-Bautista Ivette (Author), Riba Laura (Author), Kuusisto Johanna (Author), Kaprio Jaakko (Author), Tusie-Luna Teresa (Author), Laakso Markku (Author), Aguilar-Salinas Carlos A (Author), Pajukanta Päivi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High serum triglyceride (TG) levels is an established risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Fat is stored in the form of TGs in human adipose tissue. We hypothesized that gene co-expression networks in human adipose tissue ma...