Alterations of DNA methylation profile in proximal jejunum potentially contribute to the beneficial effects of gastric bypass in a diabetic rat model

The foregut theory posits that proximal small intestine plays an important role in the improvement of type 2 diabetes (T2D) after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB).

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - May 28, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Haijun Liu, Hong Zhang, Xiao Wang, Xuemei Yu, Cheng Hu, Xueli Zhang Tags: Original articles Source Type: research