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Genetics of metabolic syndrome

Genetics of metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common phenotype, affecting about 24% of the US population. It is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although there is no universally accepted definition for MetS, affected individuals commonly have a cluster of features, including abdominal obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and dysglycemia. Recently, there has been extensive interest in potential genetic contributions to MetS. At present, no single gene or cluster of genes has been consistently replicated for MetS among different populations, likely due to the complex interplay between gene and environment necessary for expression of this phenotype. We review recent studies regarding the genetic contributions to MetS. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Diabetes Reports Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Current Medicine Group LLC
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Diabetes
ISSN
1534-4827
eISSN
1539-0829
DOI
10.1007/s11892-008-0025-y
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Abstract

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common phenotype, affecting about 24% of the US population. It is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although there is no universally accepted definition for MetS, affected individuals commonly have a cluster of features, including abdominal obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and dysglycemia. Recently, there has been extensive interest in potential genetic contributions to MetS. At present, no single gene or cluster of genes has been consistently replicated for MetS among different populations, likely due to the complex interplay between gene and environment necessary for expression of this phenotype. We review recent studies regarding the genetic contributions to MetS.

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Current Diabetes ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: May 4, 2008

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