Intrahepatic fat content correlates with soluble <scp>CD</scp>163 in relation to weight loss induced by <scp>R</scp>oux‐en‐<scp>Y</scp> gastric bypass

Karen Fjeldborg, Steen B. Pedersen, Holger Jon Møller, Peter Rask, Allan Vestergaard Danielsen, Hans Stødkilde‐Jørgensen, Bjørn Richelsen

Obesity · 2014 · 23 citations · 32 references

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Abstract

RYGB-induced weight loss results in a reduction of sCD163 and CD163 mRNA. The association between ΔsCD163 and ΔIHL may reflect a reduction in sCD163-producing Kupffer cells in the liver. Moreover, sCD163 may be a marker of "unhealthy" fat distribution in obese subjects.

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