The genetic differences in the body fat of men and women may be responsible for different health risks in men and women.
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‘Researchers identified 6 genes that differ in men and women that play a role in the regulation of the activity of fat tissue. These genetic differences could help find drug targets that can help with specific problems that men and women face.’
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Few of these genes have been previously linked to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The findings could help device more targeted treatments for men and women. Read More..
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"Obesity is associated with several health risks, and how men and women store excess calories as fat makes a difference in how they have different susceptibilities to common diseases," said Civelek.
Fat Genes
Previous research has identified thousands of genes in fat that behave differently based on sex.
The researchers in the current study analyzed 3,000 samples collected from ethnically and geographically diverse populations. They found robust different in 162 genes.
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"We believe our findings will be beneficial in precision medicine efforts to find drug targets that can help with specific problems that men and women face," Civelek said.
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Source-Medindia