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GWAS Study

Genome-Wide Study of Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose Tissue Reveals Novel Sex-Specific Adiposity Loci in Mexican Americans.

Gao C, Langefeld CD, Ziegler JT et al.

29178545 PubMed ID
GWAS Study Type
1690 Participants
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Chapter I

Publication Details

Comprehensive information about this research publication

Authors

GC
Gao C
LC
Langefeld CD
ZJ
Ziegler JT
TK
Taylor KD
NJ
Norris JM
CY
Chen YI
HJ
Hellwege JN
GX
Guo X
AM
Allison MA
SE
Speliotes EK
RJ
Rotter JI
BD
Bowden DW
WL
Wagenknecht LE
PN
Palmer ND
Chapter II

Abstract

Summary of the research findings

Objective: This study aimed to explore the genetic mechanisms of regional fat deposition, which is a strong risk factor for metabolic diseases beyond total adiposity.

580 Mexican American female individuals, 403 Mexican American male individuals.

Chapter III

Study Statistics

Key metrics and study information

1690
Total Participants
GWAS
Study Type
Yes
Replicated
365 Mexican American female individuals, 342 Mexican American male individuals
Replication Participants
Hispanic or Latin American
Ancestry
U.S.
Recruitment Country
Chapter IV

Analysis

Comprehensive review of health and genetic findings

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