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Endocrinology
Role of alpha-2-macroglobulin in obesity explored
November 24th, 2003
Scientists reported on the relationships among alpha-2-macroglobulin, anthropometric parameters, and lipid profiles in overweight and obese Thai subjects in a recent issue of the journal Nutrition Research. According to a study from Thailand and Germany, "The aim of this study was to assess anthropometric variables and the lipid pattern in relation to alpha-2-macroglobulin in normal- and over-nourished Thai individuals, to further support the hypothesis that alpha-2-macroglobulin plays a beneficial role in the determination of nutritional status. The study sample comprised of 48 male and 166 female overweight and obese Thai volunteers and 26 male and 81 female...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2003-11-24)
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