Association of the ENPP1 rs997509 polymorphism with obesity in South African mixed ancestry learners.

20105 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Tandi E. Matsha · Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Biotumelo L Fanampe

Abstract

Our findings suggest that ENPP1 polymorphisms may contribute to different metabolic characteristics, all of which are associated with insulin resistance in mixed ancestry children of South Africa. However, a larger study is required to confirm findings of this study.

Topics & Keywords

Trypanosoma species research and implications Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 87, Issue 8, pp. 323-9

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00