rs3751812, a common variant in fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene, is associated with serum high- and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in Pakistani individuals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2016.04.008
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of a common variant of the fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene, rs3751812 in obese Pakistani individuals, compare this effect with nonobese… read more here.
Keywords: common variant; variant fat; mass; cholesterol ... See more keywords
Provision of human capital by business schools of Pakistan: A need for the sustainability of the Pakistani banking sector
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DOI: 10.1080/08832323.2016.1274712
Abstract: ABSTRACT Economic growth of Pakistan through the banking sector relies heavily on the human capital dispensed to them by the Pakistani business schools. A conceptual model of the continuous improvement cycle for building human capital… read more here.
Keywords: pakistani; human capital; capital; banking sector ... See more keywords
Pakistani woman seeks court approval for sex change to earn a living
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k5293
Abstract: A 22 year old Pakistani woman has petitioned the Peshawar High Court for permission to have sex reassignment surgery so that she can work publicly and support her family. Kainat Murad told The BMJ ,… read more here.
Keywords: woman seeks; court; sex; pakistani ... See more keywords
The effect of Gender and ABCB1 Gene Polymorphism on the Pharmacokinetics of Azithromycin in Healthy Male and Female Pakistani Subjects.
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DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2019-0569
Abstract: BACKGROUND In the current study, the possible outcome of sex difference and genotypic polymorphism of ABCB1 gene encoding p-glycoprotein (involved in biliary excretion of azithromycin) on the pharmacokinetics of azithromycin has been evaluated. METHODS An… read more here.
Keywords: male female; pharmacokinetics azithromycin; abcb1 gene; pakistani ... See more keywords
Conversion to organic farming: a dynamic opportunity for Pakistani smallholders of fresh fruit
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DOI: 10.1590/0103-8478cr20200942
Abstract: Exporting the organic fresh fruit (FF) to Europe and America could be regarded as great opportunity for smallholders and suppliers of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Yet, the global organic farmland and the number of organic producers… read more here.
Keywords: fruit; fresh fruit; pakistani; organic farming ... See more keywords
Initial Sequencing and Characterization of the Gastrointestinal and Oral Microbiota in Urban Pakistani Adults
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2020.00409
Abstract: We report the initial characterization of the gastrointestinal tract (gut) and oral microbiota (bacteria) in 32 urban Pakistani adults. Study participants were between ages 18 and 40, had body mass index between 18 and 25… read more here.
Keywords: urban pakistani; oral microbiota; pakistani adults; characterization gastrointestinal ... See more keywords
Delineating the Spectrum of Genetic Variants Associated with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome in Consanguineous Pakistani Pedigrees
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DOI: 10.3390/genes14020404
Abstract: This study aimed to find the molecular basis of Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) in Pakistani consanguineous families. A total of 12 affected families were enrolled. Clinical investigations were performed to access the BBS-associated phenotypes. Whole exome… read more here.
Keywords: bbs; delineating spectrum; biedl syndrome; bardet biedl ... See more keywords