The Agouti Gene in Obesity: Central and Peripheral Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Implications

    May 2001
    Michael B. Zemel, Bingzhong Xue, Hang Shi
    Studysummary This study found that dominant mutations in the mouse agouti gene lead to maturity-onset obesity, with weight increases starting around 4 weeks and peaking between 8 and 17 months.
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