Publications by authors named "Buket Altuntas"
Aim: The definition of childhood metabolic syndrome has not been described clearly. Childhood obesity is increasing gradually, and the incidence of childhood metabolic syndrome is also rising. We aimed to show metabolic syndrome components and preventive factors for metabolic syndrome in obese children Methods: In the present study, 187 obese children and adolescents 5-18 years old were investigated retrospectively.
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- Recent research shows that the Wilson disease (WD) protein specifically interacts with the MURR1 protein, prompting an investigation into the role of MURR1 in WD and similar copper metabolism disorders.
- The study involved genetic analysis of the MURR1 gene in various patient groups, revealing six rare nucleotide substitutions but no significant differences compared to control groups.
- Findings indicate that the MURR1 gene likely does not play a primary role in Wilson disease's development, suggesting the need for further studies with larger patient samples to explore potential roles of these genetic variations.