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Comparision of PCR-RFLP, PCR-SSCP, Amplication Refractory Mutation System(ARMS) in Leu72Met Polymorphism of Ghrelin Gene
Ju Sung Kang, Se Rim Kim, Sun Young Kim, Chan Uhng Joo, Soo Chul Cho, Pyoung Han Hwang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(10):1068-1075.   Published online October 15, 2005
Purpose : The role of ghrelin, which promotes the secretion of growth hormone, was not well known until now. Recently it was found that the mutation of ghrelin gene is related to obesity and diabetes. This study is to find the screening method that can easily and effectively detect the polymorphism of Leu72Met in ghrelin gene of obesity patients and...