Association of adenovirus 36 infection with obesity and metabolic markers in humans: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies have shown that Adenovirus 36 (Ad36) influences the risk of obesity in humans. Clarifying the relationship between Ad36 infection and obesity could lead to more effective approaches for the management of obesity. The objective of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis to confirm the influence of Ad36 infection on obesity and metabolic markers.

Methodology/principal findings

We searched MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library for pertinent articles (including their references) published between 1951 and April 22, 2012. Only English language reports of original observational studies were included in this meta-analysis. Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers. Weighted mean differences (WMDs) and pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% conf

SUBMITTER: Yamada T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3405004 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature