Admixture/fine-mapping in Brazilians reveals a West African associated potential regulatory variant (rs114066381) with a strong female-specific effect on body mass- and fat mass-indexes
Marília O. Scliar, Hanaisa P. Sant’Anna, Meddly L. Santolalla, Thiago Peixoto Leal, Nathalia Matta Araujo, Isabela Alvim, Víctor Borda, Wagner C. S. Magalhães, Mateus Henrique Gouveia, Ricardo Lyra, Moara Machado, Lucas A. Michelin, Maira Ribeiro Rodrigues, Gilderlânio Santana de Araújo, Fernanda S. G. Kehdy, , Eduardo Tarazona‐Santos
The paper identifies a West African-associated regulatory variant with a strong female-specific effect on BMI and fat mass in Brazilian admixed populations.
International Journal of Obesity · Feb 25, 2021Peer-reviewedGenetics