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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene rs925946 associates with Israeli females' obesity predisposition: An interaction between genetics, eating habits, and physical inactivity.
Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) - 1 May 2024
Chermon Danyel, Birk Ruth
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The global obesity pandemic presents a pressing health challenge, with an increasing prevalence shaped by an intricate interplay of genetics and environment. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a pivotal role in regulating feeding behavior and energy expenditure. BDNF single nucleotide polymorphisms have been linked to obesity risk. We hypothesized that BDNF rs925946 is positively associated with...
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