Crosstalk between FTO gene polymorphism (rs9939609) and obesity-related traits among Bangladeshi population.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Obesity is a growing public health concern in Bangladesh, which is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. The genetic variant rs9939609 of the FTO (fat mass and obesity-associated) gene has been found to be associated with an increased risk for obesity, depending on the population studied. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to examine the relationship between the FTO gene polymorphism (rs9939609) and lifestyle-related risk factors, and their impact on obesity-related traits and biochemical parameters in the Bangladeshi population.

Methods

A total of 280 participants were enrolled in this study, comprising of 140 individuals with overweight and obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 23.0) and 140 non-overweight healthy

SUBMITTER: Shill LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10329739 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature