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FTO predicts weight regain in the Look AHEAD clinical trial.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Dec 2013
McCaffery J M, Papandonatos G D, Huggins G S, Peter I, Kahn S E, Knowler W C, Hudnall G E, Lipkin E W, Kitabchi A E, Wagenknecht L E, Wing R R
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BACKGROUND: Genome-wide association studies have provided new insights into the genetic factors that contribute to the development of obesity. We hypothesized that these genetic markers would also predict magnitude of weight loss and weight regain after initial weight loss. METHODS: Established obesity risk alleles available on the Illumina CARe iSelect (IBC) chip were characterized in 3899 overweight or obese...
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