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Age of obesity onset in MC4R mutation carriers.
Endocrine regulations - 1 Jul 2015
Stanikova D, Surova M, Buzga M, Skopkova M, Ticha L, Petrasova M, Huckova M, Gabcova-Balaziova D, Valentova L, Mokan M, Zavacka I, Stanik J, Klimes I, Gasperikova D
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The mutations in gene for the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) are the most common etiology factors of monogenic obesity development. Recently, it has been shown that current life style has a significant impact on the phenotype of MC4R mutation carriers - increases the penetrance of the mutations. We aimed to study the impact of the current age on the time of obesity onset among MC4R mutation carriers....
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