Replication of Early B-cell Factor 1 (EBF1) Gene-by-psychosocial Stress Interaction Effects on Central Adiposity in a Korean Population.

Published in: Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi (2016)

These results suggest that the common genetic variants for EBF1 are associated with central adiposity through interactions with stress levels, emphasizing the importance of managing stress in the prevention of central obesity.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
weight gain
stress induced
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
mental health
gene expression
skeletal muscle
copy number
adipose tissue
heat stress
body mass index
physical activity
transcription factor