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Genetic modifiers of obesity and bariatric surgery outcomes.
Seminars in pediatric surgery - 1 Feb 2014
Sevilla Samantha, Hubal Monica J
Abstract excerpt
Obesity is a highly heritable trait. While acute and chronic changes in body weight or obesity-related comorbidities are heavily influenced by environmental factors, there are still strong genomic modifiers that help account for inter-subject variability in baseline traits and in response to interventions. This review is intended to provide an up-to-date overview of our current understanding of genetic influences...
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