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G 1359A polymorphism of the cannabinoid receptor gene (CNR1) and clinical results of biliopancreatic diversion.
European review for medical and pharmacological sciences - 1 Mar 2010
de Luis D A, Pacheco D, Aller R, Gonzalez Sagrado M, Conde R, Izaola O, Cuellar L, Terroba M C, Martin T, Ventosa M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity, reducing obesity-associated co-morbidities. We decide to investigate the role of the polymorphism (G1359A) of the cannabinoid (CB)1 receptor gene on clinical outcomes 1 year after biliopancreatic diversion in morbidly obese patients. DESIGN: A sample of 66 morbidly obese patients (BMI >40 kg/m2) were operated. Weight, fat...
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