The FTO Gene rs9939609 Polymorphism Predicts Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Chunqin Pan · Taizhou Municipal Hospital

Abstract

The present meta-analysis confirmed the significant association of the rs9939609 variant in the FTO gene with CVD risk, which was independent of BMI and other conventional CVD risk factors.

Topics & Keywords

Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 8, Issue 8, pp. e71901-e71901

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0071901

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