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Influence of -55CT polymorphism of UCP3 gene on surgical results of biliopancreatic diversion.
Obesity surgery - 1 Jul 2010
de Luis D A, Pacheco D, Aller R, González Sagrado M, Izaola O, Terroba M C, Cuellar L, Conde R, Martin T, Perez Castrillon J L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity, reducing obesity-associated comorbidities. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the UCP3 promotor (-55C-->T) polymorphism outcomes 1 year after biliopancreatic diversion in morbidly obese patients. METHODS: A sample of 40 morbidly obese patients (BMI >40 kg/m(2)) were operated. Weight, fat mass, blood pressure,...
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