Effects of C358A polymorphism of the endocannabinoid degrading enzyme fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) on weight loss, adipocytokines levels, and insulin resistance after a high polyunsaturated fat diet in obese patients.
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Abstract
The C385A polymorphism of FAAH gene (rs324420C>A) has been associated with obesity.
We investigate the role of this polymorphism on anthropometric and insulin resistance
responses to a high polyunsaturated fat hypocaloric diet.
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Institute of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Medicine School and Unit of Investigation,
Hospital Rio Hortega, University of Valladolid, C/Los perales 16, Simancas 47130,
Valladolid, Spain. dadluis@yahoo.es.