Gene Synopsis:bbs-2 encodes a ciliary protein that is orthologous to human BBS2; bbs-2 is expressed exclusively in...transition zone and along the axoneme; BBS proteins are required for ciliary structure and function; BBS
Definition:A syndrome that results from mutations in multiple BBS genes affecting cellular cilia structure or function (ciliopathy) resulting in variable presentation and characterized principally by obesity, retinitis pigmentosa,vision loss, polydactyly, mental retardation, hypogonadism, and renal failure in some cases.
Definition:An overnutrition that is characterized by excess body fat, traditionally defined as an elevated ratio of weight to height (specifically 30 kilograms per meter squared), has_material_basis_in a multifactorial etiology related to excess nutrition intake, decreased caloric utilization, and genetic susceptibility, and possibly medications and certain disorders of metabolism, endocrine function, and mental illness.