completed

The intent of the Molecular SHARE study was to directly compare the body composition, body fat distribution, and morphological and functional features of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle between South Asians and European Caucasians.

The primary objective of this prospective cross-sectional case-control study was to determine differences among age, sex, and BMI-matched people of South Asian and European Caucasians in body fat composition.

The secondary objectives of this study was to determine differences among age, sex, and BMI-matched people of South Asian and European Caucasians in:

  • Visceral adiposity
  • Adipose tissue morphology
  • Inflammation and adipokine production
  • Skeletal muscle lipid content
  • Fatty acid oxidation
  • Mitochondrial capacity.
Study Type

Observational

Study Design

Prospective cross-sectional case-control

NO. of Countries

1

NO. of Sites

1

NO. of Participants

120

Study Period

2007 - 2008

Sponsor

CIHR

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