Open AccessLinkage of Genes to Total Lean Body Mass in Normal Women
Author(s) -
Gregory Livshits,
Bernet Kato,
Scott G. Wilson,
Tim D. Spector
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2007-0418
Subject(s) - lean body mass , heritability , twin study , dizygotic twin , genetic linkage , biology , endocrinology , medicine , genetics , body weight , gene
Total lean body mass (LEAN-tot) is one of the three major components of body weight. Its deterioration is a risk factor for frailty. Despite this, there are few studies examining the contribution of genetic factors.
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