Search for dissertations about: "Kajsa Lindell"

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2. 1. Genes implicated in the development of obesity and obesity-related disease

   Author : Kajsa Lindell; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : obesity; adipose tissue; hypothalamus; leptin; leptin receptor; 5 untranslated region; hypertension; angiotensinogen; DNA microarray;

   Abstract : Obesity is a major health problem because of its dramatic increase in prevalence and the association of obesity with type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke. Although mutations in certain genes have been shown to cause obesity, the molecular mechanisms underlying obesity and obesity-related disease are still largely unknown. READ MORE