Author Archives: Patricia Inacio PhD

TNMD Gene Variations Linked to Obesity in Boys, Study Suggests

Genetic variations in the tenomodulin (TNMD) gene are associated with obesity and metabolic alterations in children in a sex-specific manner, working as a risk factor in boys while being a protective element in girls, a study has found. Findings suggest that genetic variants of the TNMD gene could be used as…

Fibronectin a Likely Biomarker for Kidney Failure Risk in Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Patients

Levels of a protein called fibronectin in urine of Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) patients correlate with renal dysfunction, a study shows, suggesting that fibronectin could be a potential biomarker for BBS patients at risk of kidney failure. The study, “Urine Proteomics Revealed a Significant Correlation Between Urine-Fibronectin Abundance and Estimated-GFR Decline…

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