This paper presents the 12th update of the human obesity gene map, which incorporates
published results up to the end of October 2005. Evidence from single‐gene mutation …

Obesity is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries, and is also
becoming increasingly prevalent in the developing world. Although environmental factors …

Obesity, which has developed into a global epidemic, is a risk factor in most chronic
diseases and some forms of malignancy. The discovery of leptin in 1994 has opened a new …

Obesity and colorectal cancer (CRC) are among the leading diseases causing deaths in the
world, showing a complex multifactorial pathology. Obesity is considered a risk factor in …

Loos RJF, Bouchard C (Human Genomics Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research
Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA). Obesity–is it a genetic disorder?(Review). J Intern Med …

Leptin is an important regulator of the mass of adipose tissue and of body weight; it operates
by inhibiting food intake and stimulating energy expenditure. Some polymorphic genes …

This is the tenth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating published results up
to the end of October 2003 and continuing the previous format. Evidence from single‐gene …

This paper presents the eleventh update of the human obesity gene map, which
incorporates published results up to the end of October 2004. Evidence from single‐gene …

This is the ninth update of the human obesity gene map, incorporating published results
through October 2002 and continuing the previous format. Evidence from single‐gene …

Obesity and smoking are important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The
diseases and conditions associated with smoking make tobacco use one of the leading …