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BDNF Val66Met polymorphism, energy intake and BMI: a follow-up study in schoolchildren at risk of eating disorders.
BMC public health - 23 Jun 2010
Arija Victoria, Ferrer-Barcala Marta, Aranda Nuria, Canals Josepa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Eating disorders (ED) have a multifactorial aetiology in which genetics play an important role. Several studies have found an association between the Val66Met (G196A) polymorphism of the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Eating disorders.The aim of this study was to determine the association of the Val66Met (G196A) polymorphism of the BDNF gene and its effect on eating disorders (ED),...
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