A Shahid

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

Issue:

Vol 73, Issue 1: 2026

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.116

Pages:

11-18

Synopsis:

The current study involves the genotyping of rs1137101 variant of the leptin receptor gene in obese and non-obese subjects, and the measurement of anthropometric and biochemical parameters to find any association of this genetic variant with obesity and related anthropometric and metabolic traits.

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Received:

21 Mar, 2016

Accepted:

31 Mar, 2016

Published:

25 Jun, 2026

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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

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 3 (2012)

Pages:

219–23

Synopsis:

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

ABSTRACT

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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Family history of diabetes

impaired fasting glucose

parental consanguinity

Journal Authors:

A Shahid

S Saeed

S Rana