This section includes studies on all aspects of the underlying biological aspects of obesity in the body, including genetics, hormone interactions, lipid metabolism, adipocyte physiology and function, and metabolic dysfunction and disease risk.
Larger omental adipocytes correlate with greater Fetuin-A reduction following sleeve gastrectomy
Shortly after bariatric surgery, insulin sensitivity improves and circulating Fetuin-A (FetA) declines. Elevated FetA may decrease insulin sensitivity by inhibiting insulin receptor autophosphorylation. FetA a...