Research Article

Impact of the −174 G > C IL-6 Polymorphism on Bioelectrical Parameters in Obese Subjects after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Table 1

Description of study population according to genotypes.

ParametersC(−) ( 𝑛 = 1 0 )C(+) ( 𝑛 = 1 0 )

Age1 4 0 . 5 0 ± 6 . 7 4 4 3 . 5 0 ± 1 3 . 3 7
Gender (M/F)5/55/5
Obesity of II degree (%)109.1
Obesity of III degree (%)9089.9
IL-6 (pg/mL)1 3 . 2 7 ± 0 . 4 1 2 . 8 5 ± 0 . 4 4
BES1 2 . 1 7 ± 0 . 9 8 2 . 6 0 ± 0 . 7 0

1Values expressed as arithmetic 𝑥 ± SD. BES, Binge Eating Scale.