Article
Screening for genetic variants in BDNF that contribute to childhood obesity.
Pediatric obesity - 1 Feb 2014
Zegers D, Hendrickx R, Verrijken A, Van Hoorenbeeck K, Van Camp J K, de Craemer V, Rooman R P, Desager K N, Massa G, Van Gaal L F, Van Hul W, Beckers S
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: What is already known about this subject BDNF is involved in the regulation of food intake and body weight. BDNF deficient animal models are obese. Chromosomal abnormalities cause obesity in humans. What this study adds Evaluation of point mutations in BDNF. Identification of BDNF mutations in obese children. Point mutations in BDNF are not a common cause of childhood obesity. INTRODUCTION: There is...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Genetic Testing
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Male
- Pediatric Obesity