CellWell record HH-18656
A missense mutation in the human melanocortin-4 receptor gene in relation to abdominal obesity and salivary cortisol.
Rosmond R; Chagnon M; Bouchard C; Björntorp P
Diabetologia · 2001
In plain language
In 284 Swedish men, a rare gene variant in the MC4-receptor gene, found in 5 percent of subjects, was linked to a lower waist-to-hip ratio and higher saliva cortisol at several times of day compared with the common gene variant.
- Studied in
- Human
Cite this record: https://thecellwell.org/studies/HH-18656
Produced by the CellWell Research Engine, custom software owned and operated by CellWell and The Holistic Hub. All rights reserved. This analysis, its indexing and its evidence classifications are proprietary. Any use, republication or onward sharing must credit CellWell Research Engine (thecellwell.org) as the source.
This is an educational research library, not medical advice. Nothing here may be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified professional.