Pro12Ala variant in PPAR?-2 gene is associated with overweight and obesity in Chinese population / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

The genotypes of PPAR? 2 gene were determined by PCR RFLP in 232 Chinese individuals. In obese group (130 cases), “Ala” allele was associated with increased body mass index (BMI), hip circumference and serum uric acid level, and this gene polymorphism was independently associated with BMI, suggesting that this gene polymorphism is associated with overweight and obesity in Chinese population.