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Polymorphisms of the LEP, LEPR and HTR2C gene: obesity and BMI change in patients using antipsychotic medication in a naturalistic setting.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jun 2011
Gregoor Jochem G, van der Weide Jan, Loovers Harriët M, van Megen Harold J G M, Egberts Toine C G, Heerdink Eibert R
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UNLABELLED: Weight gain is a frequently occurring serious somatic adverse effect of atypical antipsychotic agents. Genetic factors influence the risk of an individual to gain weight. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether LEPR Q223R, LEP -2548G/A and HTR2C -759C/T polymorphisms are associated with obesity and weight change in patients using atypical antipsychotic drugs. METHODS: A longitudinal study design was used in...
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