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Molecular Mechanisms of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Many of the beneficial effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), including improved glucose homeostasis, require the actions of melanocortin-4 receptors (MC4Rs) on autonomic neurons, according to the March issue of Gastroenterology. Fasting glycemia often improves within days of RYGB (see … Continue reading →
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Tagged bariatric surgery, calorie intake, diet, high-fat, MC receptor, melanocortin, mouse model, nervous system, neuron, Obesity, RYGB, stomach
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