Integration of association and computational methods reveals functional variants of LEPR gene for abdominal fat content in chickens
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DOI: 10.1016/s2095-3119(20)63575-4
Abstract: Abstract Leptin receptor (LEPR) plays a vital role in obesity in humans and animals. The objective of this study is to assess LEPR functional variants for chicken adipose deposition by integration of association and in-silico… read more here.
Keywords: lepr gene; integration association; abdominal fat; association ... See more keywords
Novel variant in the leptin receptor (LEPR) gene and its association with fat quality, odour and flavour in sheep
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DOI: 10.14710/jitaa.44.1.1-9
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the association and expression of LEPR with fat quality, flavour and odour in sheep. A total of 47 rams were used in this study. Fatty acids composition,… read more here.
Keywords: fat quality; lepr gene; quality; novel variant ... See more keywords
Association of the leptin receptor rs 1805134 polymorphism with obesity parameters, dietary intakes, and metabolic syndrome in Caucasian obese subjects.
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DOI: 10.20960/nh.04139
Abstract: BACKGROUND some studies have evaluated the association of the rs1805134 genetic variant of the LEPR gene with obesity. AIMS the objective was to explore the association of the rs1805134 genetic variant of the LEPR gene… read more here.
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; obese subjects; variant lepr; obesity ... See more keywords