The leptin receptor Gln223Arg polymorphism (rs1137101) mediates the postprandial lipaemic response, but only in males

Kim G Jackson, Javier Delgado-Lista, Rosalynn Gill, Julie A Lovegrove, Christine M Williams, Jose López-Miranda, Anne-Marie Minihane

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Abstract

An exaggerated postprandial triacylglycerol (TAG) response is an important determinant of cardiovascular disease risk. With increased recognition of the role of leptin in systemic macronutrient metabolism, we used a candidate gene approach to examine the impact of the common leptin receptor (LEPR) Gln223Arg polymorphism (rs1137101) on postprandial lipaemia.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-41
Number of pages7
JournalAtherosclerosis
Volume225
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2012

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Fasting
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipids
  • Male
  • Metabolic Syndrome X
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Postprandial Period
  • Receptors, Leptin
  • Triglycerides

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