Establishing a genetic link between FTO and VDR gene polymorphisms and obesity in the Emirati population

BMC Medical Genetics

Table 5 Interaction of the SNP rs9939609 (FTO) with physical activity (Yes/No) effect on BMI

Gene (SNP)	Physical Activity	Genotypes	Frequency	Mean BMI (kg/m²)	p-interaction
FTO (rs9939609)	Yes	AA	33	31	0.027*
		AT	78	31
		TT	74	30
	No	AA	44	34
		AT	96	30
		TT	69	30

*significant p-values adjusted for age and systolic blood pressure (p < 0.05). Abbreviations- BMI Body Mass Index, FTO Fat mass and obesity-associated protein, SNP Single nucleotide polymorphism

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