SNPs in PPARG associate with type 2 diabetes and interact with physical activity

Tuomas Oskari Kilpeläinen, Timo A Lakka, David E Laaksonen, Jaana Lindström, Johan G Eriksson, Timo T Valle, Helena Hämäläinen, Pirjo Ilanne-Parikka, Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Virpi Lindi, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Matti Uusitupa, Markku Laakso

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Abstract

To study the associations of seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG) gene with the conversion from impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) to type 2 diabetes (T2D), and the interactions of the SNPs with physical activity (PA).
Original languageEnglish
JournalMedicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Volume40
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)25-33
Number of pages9
ISSN0195-9131
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2008

Keywords

  • Alleles
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Exercise
  • Female
  • Genotype
  • Glucose Intolerance
  • Glucose Tolerance Test
  • Humans
  • Leisure Activities
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Activity
  • PPAR gamma
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
  • Risk Factors

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