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Obesity and Diabetes
Study findings on obesity and diabetes are outlined in reports from Kaohsiung Medical University, Faculty of Public Health
December 10th, 2007
Researchers detail in 'UCP2 A55V variant is associated with obesity and related phenotypes in an aboriginal community in Taiwan,' new data in obesity and diabetes. According to a study from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, "Human uncoupling proteins 2 and 3 (UCP2 and UCP3) are two mitochondrial proteins that are involved in the control of metabolism of fatty acid and possibly protect against oxidative damage. The aim of this study was to analyze genetic associations of four polymorphisms of the UCP2 and UCP3 genes with insulin, leptin concentration and obesity in Taiwan aborigines." "RESEARCH METHODS: Four polymorphisms were compared in 324 obese (body mass index (BMI) >or=30...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2007-12-10)
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