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The polymorphism rs17782313 near MC4R gene is related with anthropometric changes in women submitted to bariatric surgery over 60 months.
Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) - 1 Aug 2018
Resende Cristina Maria Mendes, Durso Danielle Fernandes, Borges Karina Braga Gomes, Pereira Rafaela Messias, Rodrigues Gisele Kuhlmann Duarte, Rodrigues Kathryna Fontana, Silva José Luiz Padilha, Rodrigues Erica Castilho, Franco Gloria Regina, Alvarez-Leite Jacqueline Isaura
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate whether the polymorphism rs17782313 near MC4R gene influences long-term outcomes after bariatric surgery. METHODS: The rs16782313 polymorphism was genotyped in 217 individuals undergoing bariatric surgery and analyzed in detail in 141 women. Data for comorbidities, BMI, excess weight loss (EWL), and body composition were obtained before and during 60 months after surgery. RESULTS: The risk...
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