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This tag is for questions about the general biological features of human beings (as opposed to the biology of non-humans).
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Primary function of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase
I read here and here that the function of lipoprotein lipase is to facilitate fat uptake and storage in adipose tissue. Could anyone provide a slightly more expanded explanation, without going into to …
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What determines if a compound is primarily taken up by the lymphatic extensions rather than ...
The path used for a particular compound is determined by several factors:
Affinity for Plasma Proteins: Compounds with a high affinity for plasma proteins are more likely to remain in the bloodstream …
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How many, and how severe, are known single gene polymorphisms for obesity?
A fairly recent meta-analysis of studies examining the association between adult obesity and polymorphisms of the FTO gene (Peng et al., 2011). The paper looked at 59 studies and concluded that, "FTO …
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How many, and how severe, are known single gene polymorphisms for obesity?
MC4R, TMEM18, GNPDA2, KCTD15, NEGR1, BDNF, ETV5, MTCH2, and SH2B1 have also been identified as being associated with adult onset obesity risk, however FTO currently appears to be the one with the stro …
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