Analysis of sequence variability in the <it>CART </it>gene in relation to obesity in a Caucasian population

Analysis of sequence variability in the <it>CART </it>gene in relation to obesity in a Caucasian population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cocaine and amphetamine regulated transcript (CART) is an anorectic neuropeptide located principally in hypothalamus. CART has been shown to be involved in control of feeding behavior, but a direct relationship with obesity has not b...

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Main Authors: Hercberg Serge, Galan Pilar, Bell Christopher G, Vasseur-Delannoy Valérie, Eberlé Delphine, Clément Karine, Vatin Vincent, Dina Christian, Vasseur Francis, Barat-Houari Mouna, Guérardel Audrey, Helbecque Nicole, Potoczna Natascha, Horber Fritz F, Boutin Philippe, Froguel Philippe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-04-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/6/19

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