Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome

Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
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ISSN: 2161-1017

Research Article - (2014) Volume 3, Issue 4

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Common Sequence Variants in CD163 Gene are Associated with Plasma Triglyceride and Total Cholesterol Levels in Severely Obese Individuals

Guénard F1,2,3, Cormier M1, Tchernof A2,3,4, Deshaies Y4,5, Biron S6, Lescelleur O6, Biertho L6, Marceau S6, Pérusse L1,7 and Vohl MC1,2,3*
1Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Québec, Québec, Canada
2Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Laval University, Québec, Québec, Canada
3Endocrinology and Nephrology, CHU de Québec Research Center, Québec, Québec, Canada
4Québec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Québec, Québec, Canada
5Department of Medicine, Laval University, Québec, Québec, Canada
6Department of Surgery, Laval University, Québec, Québec, Canada
7Department of Kinesiology, Laval University, Québec, Québec, Canada
*Corresponding Author: Vohl MC, Ph.D, Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Pavillon des Services, 2440 Hochelaga Blvd, Laval University, Québec, Québec, Canada, Tel: 418 656-2131 Exn. 4676, Fax: 418 656-5877 Email:

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