Genome scan for adiposity in Dutch dyslipidemic families reveals novel quantitative trait loci for leptin, body mass index and soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily 1A.
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Abstract
To search for novel genes contributing to adiposity in familial combined hyperlipidemia
(FCH), a disorder characterized by abdominal obesity, hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance,
using a 10cM genome-wide scan.