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Type 2 deiodinase p.Thr92Ala polymorphism does not affect the severity of obesity and weight loss after bariatric surgery.
Scientific reports - 23 Jun 2022
Benenati Nicoletta, Bufano Annalisa, Cantara Silvia, Ricci Claudia, Marzocchi Carlotta, Ciuoli Cristina, Sannino Ida, Tirone Andrea, Voglino Costantino, Vuolo Giuseppe, Castagna Maria Grazia
Abstract excerpt
A single nucleotide polymorphism in the Type 2 deiodinase (DIO2) gene (p.Thr92Ala) was found to be associated with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), insulin resistance, and body mass index (BMI). We retrospectively evaluated 182 patients to assess whether the DIO2 p.Thr92Ala was associated with severe obesity and response to bariatric surgery. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood...
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