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Correction: Investigation of common, low-frequency and rare genome-wide variation in anorexia nervosa
The fortieth author’s name was listed incorrectly. The correct presentation is A Keski-Rahkonen.
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Open AccessInvestigation of common, low-frequency and rare genome-wide variation in anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder presenting with dangerously low body weight, and a deep and persistent fear of gaining weight. To date, only one genome-wide significant locus assoc...
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Clinical recommendations to limit gestational weight gain (GWG) imply high GWG is causally related to adverse outcomes in mother or offspring, but GWG is the sum of several inter-related complex phenotypes (ma...
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Main biomarkers associated with age-related plasma zinc decrease and copper/zinc ratio in healthy elderly from ZincAge study
Zinc (Zn) plays an essential role in many biological processes including immune response. Impaired Zn status promotes immune dysfunction, and it has been associated with enhanced chronic inflammation during ag...
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Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies six novel loci associated with habitual coffee consumption
Coffee, a major dietary source of caffeine, is among the most widely consumed beverages in the world and has received considerable attention regarding health risks and benefits. We conducted a genome-wide (GW)...
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A genome-wide association study of anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex and heritable eating disorder characterized by dangerously low body weight. Neither candidate gene studies nor an initial genome-wide association study (GWAS) have yielded si...
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Association among 1267 A/G HSP70-2, −308 G/A TNF-α polymorphisms and pro-inflammatory plasma mediators in old ZincAge population
Proinflammatory cytokines and heat shock proteins play relevant roles in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases. We investigated whether Hsp70 1267 A/G and TNF-α −308 G/A polymorphisms are associated with p...
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Lack of association between the C825T polymorphism in G-protein beta-3 subunit and arterial blood pressure levels in cardiovascular disease free individuals: the ATTICA epidemiological study
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Pharmacogenomics Education: International Society of Pharmacogenomics Recommendations for Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Health Schools Deans of Education
Pharmacogenomics would be instrumental for the realization of personalized medicine in coming decades. Efforts are evident to clarify the potential bioethical, societal, and legal implications of key pharmacog...
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Inverse correlation of plasma leptin and soluble transferrin receptor levels in β-thalassemia patients
The aim of the study was to investigate the association of leptin with hematological parameters in β-thalassemia patients in Greece. We measured plasma levels of soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) and leptin...