65) women (odds ratio 3.4, p = 0.013). The INSIG2 SNP was not associated with BMI, nor with other clinical variables. Conclusion Age and gender may influence the association of the INSIG2 obesity SNP with PVD and cerebrovascular disease in patients with pre-existing CVD."/>
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Table 1 Frequencies of the INSIG2 SNP alleles.

From: Association of an INSIG2 obesity allele with cardiovascular phenotypes is gender and age dependent

Population allele freq count allele freq count Total
Caucasian C 0.331 515 G 0.669 1041 1556
AA C 0.243 66 G 0.757 206 272
Utah C 0.265 60 G 0.735 166 226
Kenya C 0.275 78 G 0.725 206 284
Nigeria C 0.230 52 G 0.770 174 226
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2261

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