Treatment options for children with monogenic forms of obesity.

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Mutations in genes involved in energy balance regulation within the central nervous system lead to monogenic forms of obesities. Individuals with these mutations are characterized by early-onset obesity and in some cases by endocrine abnormalities. Carriers of leptin gene mutations are able to normalize their body weight after daily subcutaneous leptin administration. Pharmacotherapy targeting the specific-gene...

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