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ArticleMolecular genetics and genomics : MGG2015

Associations between TRPV4 genotypes and body mass index in Taiwanese subjects.

De-Min Duan, Semon Wu, Lung-An Hsu, Ming-Sheng Teng, Jeng-Feng Lin, Yu-Chen Sun, Ching-Feng Cheng, Yu-Lin Ko

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Article in Molecular genetics and genomics : MGG, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Role of TRPV4 Channel in Human White Adipocytes Metabolic Activity.Endocrinology and metabolism (Seoul, Korea) · 2021
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  2. Involvement of TRP Channels in Adipocyte Thermogenesis: An Update.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2021
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8 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.

De-Min DuanDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine and The Cardiovascular Medical Center, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 289 Jianguo Road, Xindian Dist, New Taipei City, 231, Taiwan, ROC.
Semon Wu
Lung-An Hsu
Ming-Sheng Teng
Jeng-Feng Lin
Yu-Chen Sun
Ching-Feng Cheng
Yu-Lin Ko
Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation · USBuddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital · TWChang Gung Memorial Hospital · TWChang Gung University · TWChinese Culture University · TWTaipei Tzu Chi Hospital · TWTzu Chi University · TW

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Abstract

Body weight regulation is influenced neuronally via the hypothalamus, which strongly expresses TRPV4. TRPV4 deficiency in mice confers resistance against diet-induced obesity. We investigated the association between TRPV4 gene variants and body mass index (BMI) in Taiwanese subjects. A sample population of 617 Taiwanese subjects was enrolled, and ten TRPV4 gene polymorphisms were selected and genotyped. After adjusting for clinical covariates, significant associations were observed between three studied polymorphisms and BMI using a dominant model (P = 4.83 × 10(-4), P = 1.17 × 10(-4), and P = 3.37 × 10(-4) for rs3742037, rs10735104, and rs3742035, respectively). Obesity as defined according to both the Asian and National Institutes of Health (NIH) criteria was significantly associated with rs10735104 (P = 0.003 and P = 0.037, respectively) in a dominant model. Genotypes at the TRPV4 locus independently affect BMI and obesity status in Taiwanese subjects. This association may broaden our understanding of the role of neuronal influence on body weight regulation. The regulation of TRPV4 channels in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue could also be a new therapeutic target for preventing the development of obesity.

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Body Mass IndexPolymorphism, Single NucleotideAdultAsian PeopleBody WeightCholesterolCholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLC-Reactive ProteinFemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansLinkage DisequilibriumMaleCholesterolCholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLC-Reactive ProteinTriglyceridesTRPV4 protein, humanTRPV Cation Channels

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