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Role of the rs6923761 Gene Variant in Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Gene on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Weight Loss after Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery
1 Jan 2014
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Studies of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor (GLP-1R) have been directed at identifying polymorphisms in the GLP-1R gene that may be a contributing factor in the pathogenesis of obesity. OBJECTIVE: We decided to investigate the role of the rs6923761 GLP-1R polymorphism on outcomes after biliopancreatic diversion. DESIGN: A sample of 137 morbidly obese patients was operated. Weight, blood...
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