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Could gene therapy help you stay thin even if you eat whatever you want?

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Dr. Peter Francis answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: No. If you are thinking about glybera which is replacement for an defect in lipoprotein lipase this will have no effect on your weight. It can only help those with the lipase deficiency.

Answered 5/1/2013

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