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Monogenic obesity is rare and caused by mutations in a single gene.
Recognizing the rarity of monogenic obesity can help in accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Die monogene (und syndromale) Adipositas ist selten und wird von Mutationen in jeweils einem Gen bedingt.
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Genetische Ursachen der Adipositas und ihre therapeutischen Implikationen
Luisa Sophie Rajcsanyi et al. · Adipositas - Ursachen Folgeerkrankungen Therapie · 2023
DOI 10.1055/a-2185-6864
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