Identification of phenotypic and molecular markers for obesity: Final course work presented to the Nutrition course at the Federal University of Piauí. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Identification of phenotypic and molecular markers for obesity: Final course work presented to the Nutrition course at the Federal University of Piauí

In clinical practice, the distinction between genetic and dietary obesity is often not clear-cut, probably due to the lack of an accessible, low-cost genetic test. Due to the complexity and severity of obesity, it is necessary to know the aetiological factors in order to direct patients towards appropriate treatment. With this in mind, the aim of this study was to identify phenotypic and molecular markers for obesity and assess the feasibility of using them in the multiprofessional monitoring of obese patients.

Nutritionist graduated from the Federal University of Piauí with experience in molecular biology applied to Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics, standardisation of bionformatics protocols and human DNA extraction. She has experience at the René Rachou Research Centre (FIOCRUZ MINAS) with in vitro cultivation of Leishmania parasites.