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Obesity Genomics and Genetics
Association of IL-6 gene polymorphism with obesity phenotypes reported
November 24th, 2003
Researchers have reported the linkage and association of the CA repeat polymorphism of the IL-6 gene, obesity-related phenotypes, and bone mineral density (BMD) in two independent Caucasian populations. "Genetic factors play an important role in osteoporosis and obesity, two serious public health problems in the world. We investigated the relationships between obesity-related phenotypes, bone mineral density (BMD), and the CA repeat polymorphism of the IL6 gene in two large independent samples using the quantitative transmission disequilibrium test (QTDT)," scientists in the United States report. "The first sample consisted of 1,816 individuals from...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2003-11-24)
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