Genetics of Monogenic and Syndromic Obesity [Hardcover]

Genetics of Monogenic and Syndromic Obesity is the latest volume in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series.

• Contains contributions from leading authorities
• Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field

1. Single Gene and Syndromic Causes of Obesity: Illustrative Examples M.G. Butler 2. PCSK1 Variants and Human Obesity B. Ramos-Molina, M.G. Martin, and I. Lindberg 3. Rare Syndromes and Common Variants of the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene in Human Obesity J.C. Han 4. Mutations in Melanocortin-3 Receptor Gene and Human Obesity Z. Yang and Y.-X. Tao 5. Ghrelin Receptor Mutations and Human Obesity W. Wang and Y.-X. Tao 6. Epigenetics of Obesity A. Lopomo, E. Burgio, and L. Migliore 7. From Genome-wide Association Study to Phenome-wide Association Study: New Paradigms in Obesity Research Y.-P. Zhang, Y. Zhang and D.D. Duan 8. Genetics of Adiposity in Large Animal Models for Human Obesity-Studies on Pigs and Dogs M. Stachowiak, I. Szczerbal, and M. Switonski

This volume focuses on the genetics of monogenic and syndromic obesity

Dr. Ya-Xiong Tao is currently Associate Professor of Physiology at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, Alabama, USA. He has been working on several G protein-coupled receptors, including gonadotropin receptors regulating reproduction, and melanocortin receptors regulating energy and glucose homeostasis. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed biomedical journals and obtained funding for his research from National Institutes of Health, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association, among others. He has delivered numerous lectures atlÃ&