Common Variation in the <i>FTO</i> Gene Alters Diabetes-Related Metabolic Traits to the Extent Expected Given Its Effect on BMI — Rachel M. Freathy (2008) | RDL Network
Common Variation in the <i>FTO</i> Gene Alters Diabetes-Related Metabolic Traits to the Extent Expected Given Its Effect on BMI
Article 2008 en
Authors
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Rachel M. Freathy
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Nicholas J. Timpson
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Debbie A. Lawlor
Abstract
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Common variation in the FTO gene is associated with BMI and type 2 diabetes. Increased BMI is associated with diabetes risk factors, including raised insulin, glucose, and triglycerides. We aimed to test whether FTO genotype is associated with variation in these metabolic traits.
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