Common variation in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene confers risk of obesity and modulates BMI in the Chinese population
Journal
Diabetes
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
8
Pages
2245
Date Issued
2008-08
Author(s)
Liu, Pi-Hua
Lee, Wei-Jei
Kuo, Shan-Shan
Lee, Kuang-Chin
Abstract
Genetic variants in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene have been linked with obesity and type 2 diabetes in European populations. We aimed to test the role of FTO genetic variants in obesity and type 2 diabetes in the Chinese population.
Subjects
GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION; CHILDHOOD; ADULT; VARIANTS; TRAITS; REVEALS; GLUCOSE; LINKAGE; INDEX
Publisher
AMER DIABETES ASSOC
Type
journal article