The deletion polymorphism in exon 8 of uncoupling protein 2 is associated with severe obesity in a Saudi Arabian case–control study

Context: Obesity is a major health concern in Saudi Arabia. Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) seems to play a major role in the regulation of human metabolism; therefore, genetic polymorphisms in the UCP2 gene might contribute to obesity. Aim: This study aims to establish whether 45-blood pressure (BP) i...

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Main Author: Yahia A Kaabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2018;volume=22;issue=2;spage=200;epage=203;aulast=Kaabi