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Body fat regulating neuropeptides: relation to interleukines and gut microbiota
(2012-05-25)
Previous studies have shown that mice lacking interleukin-6 (IL-6), an important cytokine in the immune system, develop obesity, and that central, but not peripheral, administration of IL-6 induces energy expenditure. These ...
Aspects on the functional characteristics of the Roux-limb after Gastric Bypass surgery
(2017-11-10)
Background: Bariatric surgery, and particularly the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGBP) procedure, has highlighted the central role of the gastrointestinal tract in the regulation of body weight and metabolism. The Roux-limb ...