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Adult Onset Global Loss of the Fto Gene Alters Body Composition and Metabolism in the Mouse
The strongest BMI–associated GWAS locus in humans is the FTO gene. Rodent studies demonstrate a role for FTO in energy homeostasis and body composition. The phenotypes observed in loss of expression studies are complex with perinatal lethality, stunted growth from weaning, and significant alteration...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2013
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3536712/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23300482 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1003166 |