Effect of the Pro12Ala Polymorphism of the <I>PPAR</I>g2<I> Gene on Serum Adiponectin Changes

A Pro12Ala substitution in PPARγ2 associated with decreased receptor activity, lower body mass index and improved insulin sensitivity

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Correlation of the adipocyte-derived protein adiponectin with insulin resistance index and serum high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, independent of body mass index, in the Japanese population

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PPAR[gamma ]2 gene Pro12Ala polymorphism may influence serum level of an adipocyte-derived protein, adiponectin, in the Japanese population

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Medicine, Genetics, Molecular Genetics +12

Common polymorphisms in the PPARγ2 and IRS-1 genes and their interaction influence serum adiponectin concentration in young Finnish men

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Lack of Increase of Serum Adiponectin Concentrations with a Moderate Weight Loss During Six Months on a High-Caloric Diet in Military Service Among a Young Male Finnish Population

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Agriculture, Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences +12