FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Human Disease Model Report: high-starch diet, obesity
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General Information
Name
high-starch diet, obesity
FlyBase ID
FBhh0001459
Disease Ontology Term
Parent Disease
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Overview

Flies fed a high-starch diet at the larval stage develop phenotypes associated with obesity as adults; adults exhibit higher levels of triacylglycerides and a shorter lifespan. This system has been used to assess ameliorating chemical interventions.

[updated May 2022 by FlyBase; FBrf0222196]

Disease Summary Information
Disease Summary: high-starch diet, obesity
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