• FTO genotype and adiposity in children: physical activity levels influence the effect of the risk genotype in adolescent males 

      Scott, R. A.; Bailey, M. E. S.; Moran, C. N.; Wilson, R. H.; Fuku, N.; Tanaka, M.; Tsiokanos, A.; Jamurtas, A. Z.; Grammatikaki, E.; Moschonis, G.; Manios, Y.; Pitsiladis, Y. P. (2010)
      Studies of the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene provide compelling evidence of genetic variation in the general population that influences fat levels and obesity risk. Studies of the interaction between genetic ...
    • VDR TaqI is associated with obesity in the Greek population 

      Vasilopoulos, Y.; Sarafidou, T.; Kotsa, K.; Papadimitriou, M.; Goutzelas, Y.; Stamatis, C.; Bagiatis, V.; Tsekmekidou, X.; Yovos, J. G.; Mamuris, Z. (2013)
      The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically during the last thirty years in western countries with severe complications for health and economy. Obesity is the outcome of the strong interplay between genetic and ...