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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"FTO-gene"”.
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The Role of Fto-Gene In Adiposity and Insulin Resistance: Interaction With Diet and Physical Activity
… effect of fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene, dietary intake, and physical activity on the measures of adiposity. Specifically, we explored the interaction between FTO polymorphisms and selected foods and nutrients (saturated fat, dietary fiber, red and processed meat, and high-fiber …
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An investigation of genetic polymorphism in association with Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
… countries. Various studies have suggested the genetic susceptibility to the disorders. The main aim of the thesis was to investigate the putative association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), metabolic syndrome (MetS) and the major components of metabolic syndrome. …
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A retrospective study exploring clinical, biological and behavioural factors contributing to changes in body weight following early breast cancer diagnosis.
… and age were collected from medical notes. Genetic profile (FTO, Mc4R), body fat and fat free mass, waist circumference and fasting glucose and insulin levels were measured once, at study entry only. Associations were examined using t-tests, correlations, regression and multilevel modelling. …
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Genetic and Metabolic Markers for the Development of Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
… secretion, insulin sensitivity, autoimmunity and genetics; and to identify possible markers and predictors for the development of manifest diabetes. The subjects were recruited through a regional screening programme in which oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTTs) are routinely offered to all …