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S Mahmood

No Role of rs1137101 Variant of the Leptin Receptor Gene in Manifestation of Obesity

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.116
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The current study involves genotyping of rs1137101 variant of the leptin receptor gene in obese and non-obese subjects, and measurements of anthropometric and biochemical parameters in order to find any association of this genetic variant with obesity and related anthropometric and metabolic traits.

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31 Mar, 2016
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e-Published: 05 Apr, 2016

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Family History of Diabetes and Parental Consanguinity: Important Risk for Impaired Fasting Glucose in South East Asians

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219–23
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Family history of diabetes mellitus and parental consanguinity contribute to the risk for impaired fasting glucose in South East Asians.

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Objective: Offsprings of Type 2 diabetics have increased risk of metabolic disturbances. The aim of the study is to assess the potential effect of family history of Type 2 diabetes (FHD) and parental consanguinity on fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels.

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e-Published: 21 Aug, 2013
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