Publication
Title
Clinical, molecular genetics and therapeutic aspects of syndromic obesity
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Abstract
Obesity has become a major health problem worldwide. To date, more than 25 different syndromic forms of obesity are known in which one (monogenic) or multiple (polygenic) genes are involved. This review gives an overview of these forms and focuses more in detail on 6 syndromes: Prader Willi Syndrome and Prader Willi like phenotype, Bardet Biedl Syndrome, Alström Syndrome, Wilms tumor, Aniridia, Genitourinary malformations and mental Retardation syndrome and 16p11.2 (micro)deletions. Years of research provided plenty of information on the molecular genetics of these disorders and the obesity phenotype leading to a more individualized treatment of the symptoms, however, many questions still remain unanswered. As these obesity syndromes have different signs and symptoms in common, it makes it difficult to accurately diagnose patients which may result in inappropriate treatment of the disease. Therefore, the big challenge for clinicians and scientists is to more clearly differentiate all syndromic forms of obesity to provide conclusive genetic explanations and eventually deliver accurate genetic counseling and treatment. In addition, further delineation of the (functions of the) underlying genes with the use of array‐ or next‐generation sequencing‐based technology will be helpful to unravel the mechanisms of energy metabolism in the general population.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Clinical genetics. - Copenhagen
Publication
Hoboken : Wiley , 2019
ISSN
0009-9163
DOI
10.1111/CGE.13367
Volume/pages
95 :1 (2019) , p. 23-40
ISI
000453219300003
Pubmed ID
29700824
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
GENOMED - Genomics in Medicine.
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Last edited 02.10.2024
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