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Association between the FAAH C385A variant (rs324420) and obesity-related traits: a systematic review.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Feb 2024
Lopez-Cortes Oscar David, Trujillo-Sánchez Francisco, Sierra-Ruelas Erika, Martinez-Lopez Erika, Di Marzo Vincenzo, Vizmanos Barbara
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BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity are the consequence of a sustained positive energy balance. Twin studies show high heritability rates pointing to genetics as one of the principal risk factors. By 2022, genomic studies led to the identification of almost 300 obesity-associated variants that could help to fill the gap of the high heritability rates. The endocannabinoid system is a critical regulator of...
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