Genetics of human obesity.

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This chapter presents the current state of knowledge in the field of the genetics of human obesity. The molecular approach has proved to be powerful in defining new syndromes associated with obesity. The pivotal role of leptin and melanocortin pathways has been recognized, but only in rare cases of obesity. In the more common form of obesity a multitude of polymorphisms located in genes and candidate regions...

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