Hyperphagia and Obesity in Prader–Willi Syndrome: PCSK1 Deficiency and Beyond?

Hyperphagia and Obesity in Prader–Willi Syndrome: PCSK1 Deficiency and Beyond?

Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that, besides cognitive impairments, is characterized by hyperphagia, obesity, hypogonadism, and growth impairment. Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1) deficiency, a rare recessive congenital disorder, partially ov...

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Main Authors: Bruno Ramos-Molina, María Molina-Vega, José C. Fernández-García, John W. Creemers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
Prader–Willi syndrome
PCSK1 deficiency
obesity
hyperphagia
hypothalamus
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/9/6/288

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