Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in youth with severe obesity: 1-year longitudinal changes in spexin

Spexin is a novel peptide predominantly produced in human white adipose tissue and has recently been implicated as a potential signal in the regulation of weight, energy homeostasis, and satiety. The effect of bariatric surgery on spexin is unknown.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - July 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Seema Kumar, Jobayer Hossain, Thomas Inge, P. Babu Balagopal Tags: Original article Source Type: research