Mini-Review: The Contribution of Intermediate Phenotypes to GxE Effects on Disorders of Body Composition in the New OMICS Era

: Studies of gene-environment (GxE) interactions describe how genetic and environmental factors influence the risk of developing disease. Intermediate (molecular or clinical) phenotypes (IPs) are traits or metabolic biomarkers that mediate the effects of gene-environment influences on risk behaviors...

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Main Authors: Nava González, Edna Judith, Gallegos Cabriales, Esther Carlota, Leal Berumen, Irene, Bastarrachea, Raúl A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/18855/1/8.pdf