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

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  • Oskari Kilpeläinen, Tuomas
  • 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
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

    Research areas

  • 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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