MC4R

Metabolic System · Energy Balance, Appetite & Thermogenesis

Does an MC4R result mean weight is entirely determined by genes?

MC4R makes a receptor involved in appetite and energy-regulating signals. Certain pathogenic variants can have substantial effects, but body weight still reflects the specific finding and a broader biological and environmental context.

Common Gene Name: melanocortin 4 receptor
NCBI Gene ID: 4160
Chromosome: 18

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 4160

Explore supporting evidence (0 records)

No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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