Association of ADIPOQ, LEP, and FTO gene polymorphisms with large for gestational age infants.

Caroline KrollSilmara S B S MastroeniPaul J VeugelersMarco Fabio Mastroeni

Published in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2016)

This study showed that the GG genotype of the LEP polymorphism rs7799039 is a risk factor for LGA infants. The exact role and mechanism of action of the GG genotype of this polymorphism in weight status control remain to be elucidated, and more studies are needed.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
body mass index
weight gain
physical activity
weight loss
density functional theory
case control