The FTO gene modifies weight, fat mass and insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, where its role may be larger than in other phenotypes

Abstract Aim Genome-wide association studies have shown that variation in the FTO gene predisposes to obesity and related traits that are common features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of FTO variation on obesity, insulin sensitivity, and m...

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Veröffentlicht in:Diabetes & metabolism 2009-09, Vol.35 (4), p.328-331
Hauptverfasser: Kowalska, I, Malecki, M.T, Straczkowski, M, Skupien, J, Karczewska-Kupczewska, M, Nikolajuk, A, Szopa, M, Adamska, A, Wawrusiewicz-Kurylonek, N, Wołczynski, S, Sieradzki, J, Gorska, M
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