Homeostatic model assessment (HOMA) is a method for assessing β-cell function and
insulin resistance (IR) from basal (fasting) glucose and insulin or C-peptide concentrations. It …

This paper presents the 12th update of the human obesity gene map, which incorporates
published results up to the end of October 2005. Evidence from single‐gene mutation …

Gout is a common and very painful inflammatory arthritis caused by hyperuricaemia. This
Review provides an update on the genetics of hyperuricaemia and gout, including findings …

This is the tenth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating published results up
to the end of October 2003 and continuing the previous format. Evidence from single‐gene …

This paper presents the eleventh update of the human obesity gene map, which
incorporates published results up to the end of October 2004. Evidence from single‐gene …

This is the ninth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating published results
through October 2002 and continuing the previous format. Evidence from single‐gene …

The sympathetic nervous system is central for the neurohumoral regulation of the
cardiovascular system and is largely involved in many cardiovascular diseases affecting …

This report constitutes the eighth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating
published results up to the end of October 2001. Evidence from the rodent and human …

β3-Adrenoceptors (β3-ARs) are located not only on the plasma membrane of both white and
brown adipocytes, but also exist in human heart, gall bladder, gastrointestinal tract, prostate …

Although age-dependent effects on blood pressure (BP) have been reported, they have not
been systematically investigated in large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWASs) …