Open AccessThe Trp64Arg polymorphism of the β3-adrenergic receptor gene and obesity in Chinese subjects with components of the metabolic syndrome
Author(s) -
G. Neil Thomas,
Brian Tomlinson,
Juliana C.N. Chan,
Robert P. Young,
J. A. J. H. Critchley
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
international journal of obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.663
H-Index - 225
eISSN - 1476-5497
pISSN - 0307-0565
DOI - 10.1038/sj.ijo.0801193
Subject(s) - metabolic syndrome , obesity , medicine , endocrinology , polymorphism (computer science) , adrenergic receptor , receptor , adrenergic , gene , biology , genotype , genetics
In regions such as Hong Kong, rapid economic development has led to lifestyle alterations characterized by increases in energy and fat intake and reduction in physical activity. These changes have been associated with a dramatic increase in the prevalence of diabetes and related diseases of the metabolic syndrome.