Annotation Detail

Information
Associated Genes
MC4R
Associated Variants
rs17782313
rs17782313
Associated Disease
Pediatric Obesity
Source Database
DisGeNET
Description
MC4R polymorphism rs17782313 may contribute to childhood obesity, affecting enjoyment of food, satiety responsiveness, and possibly eating in the absence of hunger.
Pubmed
24139164
Original source reporting the Gene Disease association
BeFree
DisGENET score for the Gene Disease association
0.00380018620912425
Year of publication
2013
Drugs