Identification of novel LEPR mutations in Pakistani families with morbid childhood obesity
Identification of novel LEPR mutations in Pakistani families with morbid childhood obesity
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Mutations in the genes encoding leptin (LEP), the leptin receptor (LEPR), and the melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) are known to cause severe early-onset childhood obesity. The aim of the current study was to examine the prevalence of damaging LEP, LEPR, and MC4R mutations in Pakistani families having a recessive heritance of early-onset obesity.
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Identification of novel LEPR mutations in Pakistani families with morbid childhood obesity
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_0595f446f3864153be0be9abf6ec627b
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_0595f446f3864153be0be9abf6ec627b
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1471-2350
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1471-2350
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10.1186/s12881-018-0710-x
