%0 Journal Article
%T Impact of the £¿174 G > C IL-6 Polymorphism on Bioelectrical Parameters in Obese Subjects after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
%A Laura Di Renzo
%A Maria Grazia Carbonelli
%A Alessia Bianchi
%A Emidio Domino
%A Maria Rita Migliore
%A Guido Rillo
%A Leonardo Iacopino
%A Nicola Di Daniele
%A Antonino De Lorenzo
%J Journal of Obesity
%D 2012
%I Hindawi Publishing Corporation
%R 10.1155/2012/208953
%X Background. Recent data demonstrated that the £¿174G>C IL-6 polymorphism may account for differences in the therapeutic response to laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgery. Objective. We investigated the impact of £¿174G>C IL-6 polymorphism on weight loss, body composition, and fluid distribution changes in obese subjects after LAGB. Design and Outcome Measures. Twenty obese subjects were selected and studied at baseline and 3 months after LAGB. Genetic assessment of £¿174G>C IL-6 polymorphism and anthropometric and bioelectrical impedance analysis were performed. Results. At baseline, C(
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