TGR5 contributes to glucoregulatory improvements after vertical sleeve gastrectomy in mice

Conclusions
These results suggest that TGR5 contributes to the glucoregulatory benefits of VSG surgery by promoting metabolically favourable shifts in the circulating bile acid pool.

Source: Gut - January 5, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: McGavigan, A. K., Garibay, D., Henseler, Z. M., Chen, J., Bettaieb, A., Haj, F. G., Ley, R. E., Chouinard, M. L., Cummings, B. P. Tags: Bariatric surgery Source Type: research