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Serum sterol profiling reveals increased cholesterol biosynthesis in childhood obesity

Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Author
Hyun-hwa Son et al.
Used Parameters : BFM, PBF, WHR

Publication Year : 2015

Country : Korea

Journal : Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Quantitative sterol profiling in obese children and their clinical implications have not been fully investigated. The aim of study was to evaluate the metabolic changes in serum cholesterol and its precursors and metabolites, and their associations with clinical characteristics of childhood obesity. A total of 253 children aged 6–14 years (72 obese, 39 overweight, and 72 normal controls; 147 girls and 106 boys) were recruited. Anthropometric indices, body composition, and fasting total lipid profiles were determined. Serum …
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