Obesity · 2014 · 23 citations · 32 references
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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Identification of the haemoglobin scavenger receptor
Mette Kristiansen, Jonas Heilskov Graversen, Christian Jacobsen et al. · Nature · 2001 · 1.7K citations