Does [ MxA gene-88 G/T polymorphism influence the outcomes of HBV infection ]?
MxA gene -88 G/T polymorphism influences the natural outcomes of HBV infection to some extent. This SNP of MxA gene may be used as a clinical prognostic marker of HBV infection.
If there is an etiologic link between major depression and body weight among adolescents, it most likely operates through processes involving components of body image, since controlling for body image eliminated the association between depression and obesity. Clinically, addressing body image in depressed patients who are obese may improve outcomes.