Title of article :
Association of Genetics traits with obesity in men: A review on the current knowledge in Iran
Author/Authors :
Akhoundi Khoranaghi, Arezoo M.Sc student of Genetics - Kharazmi university, Tehran , Nematollahi, Shahrzad Men’s Health & Reproductive Health Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , AliAkbary, Fereshteh Men’s Health & Reproductive Health Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Shariatpanahi, Samira Men’s Health & Reproductive Health Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Today, obesity is one of the leading causes of death. It also causes other diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and various types of cancer. Obesity is a multifactorial disease caused by factors such as genetics and
lifestyle. However, scientists imagine that about 40-70% of the disease originates from genetics. In this review,
we examined the role of different genes in obesity by examining 30 articles published on the role of genetics in
the obesity of Iranian men, according to their BMI, comorbidities and family history. We concluded that most
of the research has been done on the FTO, Hind III and S447 genes. We also showed an apparent relationship
between these genes and obesity. Finally, according to studies, FTO can be considered as the most important and strongest contributor to obesity.
Keywords :
Obesity , BMI , Genetic , Iran
Journal title :
Men's Health Journal
