Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "iron status"
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Common variants and haplotypes in the TF, TNF–a, and TMPRSS6 genes are associated with iron status in a female black South African population1-3
(American Society for Nutrition, 2015)Background: It is unknown whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), associated with iron status in European and Asian populations, have the same relation within the African population. Objectives: We investigated ... -
Common variants associated with type 2 diabetes in a black South African population of Setswana descent: African populations diverge
(American Society for Nutrition, 2015)The increasing worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a serious global health concern. Although T2D has a strong genetic etiology, limited knowledge exists about the common variants associated with" it ... -
The relationship between iron status and adiposity in women from developing countries: a review
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)Scientific reports have shown that iron deficiency is positively associated with adiposity. With the high prevalence of iron deficiency and obesity in developing countries and women being particularly affected, this review ...