Genome scan for human obesity and linkage to markers in 20q13

Authors :: Lee, Joseph H.
Reed, Danielle R.
Li, Wi-Dong
Xu, Weizhen
Joo, Eun-Heong
Kilker, Robin L.
Nanthakumar, Elizateth
North, Michael
Sakul, Hakan
Bell, Callum
Price, R. Arlen
Source :: American Journal of Human Genetics. Jan, 1999, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p196, 14 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: It seems one or more genes related to human obesity are in 20q13. A genome scan based on 354 markers in 513 members of 92 nuclear families chosen for extreme obesity-normal body weight has been carried out for obesity and linkage to markers in 20q13. Four correlated obesity phenotypes including the body-mass index (BMI) and percentage of fat as assessed by bioelectric impedance were looked at. Several candidate genes were found.to be plausible.