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Effect of Genotype and Previous GH Treatment on Adiposity in Adults With Prader-Willi Syndrome.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Dec 2016
Coupaye Muriel, Tauber Maithé, Cuisset Laurence, Laurier Virginie, Bieth Eric, Lacorte Jean-Marc, Oppert Jean-Michel, Clément Karine, Poitou Christine
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CONTEXT: Adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have an increased proportion of sc fat mass compared with body mass index (BMI)-matched controls, but whether the genotype influences body composition and metabolic profile remains controversial. OBJECTIVE: To assess body composition and metabolic features in adults with PWS, according to genetic subtype. In addition, the effect of previous GH treatment was...
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