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A novel locus for body mass index on 5p15.2: a meta-analysis of two genome-wide association studies.

Wang KS, Liu X, Zheng S et al.

22446040 PubMed ID
GWAS Study Type
5980 Participants
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Chapter I

Publication Details

Comprehensive information about this research publication

Authors

WK
Wang KS
LX
Liu X
ZS
Zheng S
ZM
Zeng M
PY
Pan Y
CK
Callahan K
Chapter II

Abstract

Summary of the research findings

Objective: Genetic factors play an important role in modulating the vulnerability to body mass index (BMI). The purpose of this study is to identify novel genetic variants for BMI using genome-wide association (GWA) meta-analysis.

5,218 European ancestry individuals

Chapter III

Study Statistics

Key metrics and study information

5980
Total Participants
GWAS
Study Type
Yes
Replicated
762 European ancestry individuals
Replication Participants
European, African American or Afro-Caribbean, European
Ancestry
Finland, U.S.
Recruitment Country
Chapter IV

Analysis

Comprehensive review of health and genetic findings

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