Epidemiology and determinants of obesity in China
Obesity has become a major public health issue in China. Overweight and obesity have
increased rapidly in the past four decades, and the latest national prevalence estimates for …
increased rapidly in the past four decades, and the latest national prevalence estimates for …
Genetics of obesity: what genetic association studies have taught us about the biology of obesity and its complications
MO Goodarzi - The lancet Diabetes & endocrinology, 2018 - thelancet.com
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, and other adiposity
traits have identified more than 300 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Although …
traits have identified more than 300 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Although …
The contribution of genetics and environment to obesity
Background Obesity is a global health problem mainly attributed to lifestyle changes such as
diet, low physical activity or socioeconomics factors. However, several evidences …
diet, low physical activity or socioeconomics factors. However, several evidences …
Current review of genetics of human obesity: from molecular mechanisms to an evolutionary perspective
D Albuquerque, E Stice, R Rodríguez-López… - Molecular genetics and …, 2015 - Springer
It is well-known that obesity is a complex multifactorial and heterogeneous condition with an
important genetic component. Recently, major advances in obesity research emerged …
important genetic component. Recently, major advances in obesity research emerged …
The importance of gene–environment interactions in human obesity
The worldwide obesity epidemic has been mainly attributed to lifestyle changes. However,
who becomes obese in an obesity-prone environment is largely determined by genetic …
who becomes obese in an obesity-prone environment is largely determined by genetic …
The 'Fat Mass and Obesity Related' (FTO) gene: Mechanisms of Impact on Obesity and Energy Balance
JR Speakman - Current obesity reports, 2015 - Springer
A cluster of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the first intron of the fat mass and
obesity related (FTO) gene were the first common variants discovered to be associated with …
obesity related (FTO) gene were the first common variants discovered to be associated with …
A systematic review of genetic variants associated with metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of factors that increases the risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD), one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with schizophrenia …
disease (CVD), one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with schizophrenia …
[HTML][HTML] Advances in exercise, fitness, and performance genomics in 2014
This is the annual review of the exercise genomics literature in which we report on the
highest quality papers published in 2014. We identified a number of noteworthy papers …
highest quality papers published in 2014. We identified a number of noteworthy papers …
Comparison of visceral fat area measured by CT and bioelectrical impedance analysis in Chinese patients with gastric cancer: a cross-sectional study
B Gao, Y Liu, C Ding, S Liu, X Chen, X Bian - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a simple and inexpensive method to
estimate body composition. However, the accuracy of BIA is unknown. We aimed to assess …
estimate body composition. However, the accuracy of BIA is unknown. We aimed to assess …
Association of Brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene polymorphisms with body mass index: A systematic review and meta-analysis
SA Akbarian, A Salehi-Abargouei… - Advances in medical …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Many studies with inconsistent results have assessed the association of Brain-
derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene polymorphisms with prevalence of obesity and …
derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene polymorphisms with prevalence of obesity and …