The L162V polymorphism of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha gene (PPARA) is not associated with type 2 diabetes, BMI or body fat composition.
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Abstract
The L162V single nucleotide polymorphism in PPARA is suggested to play an important
role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and body fat composition. However,
clinical evidence is controversial.
Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Exp. Clin. Endocrinol. Diabetes
Title:
Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes : official journal, German Society
of Endocrinology [and] German Diabetes Association
Publisher:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
ISSN
(Electronic):
1439-3646
ISSN
(Print):
0947-7349
Publication date
(Electronic):
Mar 2009
Volume: 117
Issue: 3
Affiliations
[1
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Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology, Nephrology, Vascular Disease, and Clinical
Chemistry, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.