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MC4R gene mutation; melanocortin 4 receptor gene mutation

Clinical significance: - most common single gene mutation causing obesity [2] - 6% of early-onset morbid obesity - hyperinsulinemia - reproductive function is normal [2]

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melanocortin receptor 4; MC4-R (MC4R)

General

gene mutation testing; gene mutation analysis

References

  1. Loinc
  2. NEJM Knowledge+ Endocrinology