GENETICS OF OBESITY IN HUMANS AND ANIMAL-MODELS

Authors
WEST DB
Citation
Db. West, GENETICS OF OBESITY IN HUMANS AND ANIMAL-MODELS, Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 25(4), 1996, pp. 801
Citations number
70
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898529
Volume
25
Issue
4
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(1996)25:4<801:GOOIHA>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Obesity has a genetic component that accounts for a significant percen tage of the risk for this disorder. Studies are underway in humans and animal models to identify the genetic mechanisms controlling risk for the development of obesity. Identification of these genes will facili tate diagnosis and perhaps lead to new behavioral or pharmacologic app roaches to prevent and treat obesity.