Rare fat disorder gene hunt: just 2 patients could unlock answers
NCT ID NCT02056912
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked for a new gene that causes hereditary lipodystrophy, a rare disease where people lose body fat and often develop diabetes and heart problems. Researchers studied DNA and cells from 2 patients who had the disease but no known genetic cause. The goal was to find the missing gene and understand how it leads to fat loss.
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Service de Génétique Médicale
Bordeaux, 33076, France
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