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Interleukin Genetics Initiates Program To Develop Genetic Test To Guide More Effective Weight Control In Obese Patients

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 6th, 2007

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (AMEX:ILI) announced a program to use its perilipin genetic technology, in-licensed from Tufts University, to develop a genetic test to guide medically-supervised weight loss in obese individuals.

Variations in the perilipin gene that are involved in regulation of fat metabolism are found commonly in the population. The perilipin genetic variations have been associated with different rates of fat metabolism, differences in body weight, and differences in weight loss on calorie restricted diets. Interleukin has initiated a program to develop a proprietary genetic test that will assist physicians and medically-supervised weight loss clinics in...

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