The Q223R Polymorphism of the Leptin Receptor Gene as a Predictor of Weight Gain in Childhood Obesity and the Identification of Possible Factors Involved

The Q223R Polymorphism of the Leptin Receptor Gene as a Predictor of Weight Gain in Childhood Obesity and the Identification of Possible Factors Involved

(1) Background: Childhood rapid weight gain during development has been postulated as a predictor of obesity. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the annual weight gain and height growth, as well as identifying possible lifestyle fac...

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Main Authors: Helena Marcos-Pasero, Elena Aguilar-Aguilar, Gonzalo Colmenarejo, Ana Ramírez de Molina, Guillermo Reglero, Viviana Loria-Kohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
childhood obesity
nutrition precision
LEPR
Q223R
weight growth rate
gene-environmental interaction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/11/5/560

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