Research
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FADS1 and FADS2 polymorphisms are associated with higher levels of palmitoleic acid (16:1n-7) and oleic acid (18:1n-9) and lower levels of stearic acid (18:0).
These genetic insights could guide personalized nutrition strategies.
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FADS1 and FADS2 polymorphisms were associated with higher 16:1n-7 (P=6.6×10(-13)) and 18:1n-9 (P=2.2×10(-32)) and lower 18:0 (P=1.3×10(-20)).
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Source
Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Novel Loci Associated With Concentrations of Four Plasma Phospholipid Fatty Acids in the De Novo Lipogenesis Pathway
Jason Wu et al. · Circulation Cardiovascular Genetics · 2013
DOI 10.1161/circgenetics.112.964619
cohort · n=8961Cited 120×
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