Preoperative brain μ-opioid receptor availability predicts weight development following bariatric surgery in women
Bariatric surgery is the most effective method for weight loss in morbid obesity. There is significant individual variability in the weight loss outcomes, yet factors leading to postoperative weight loss or weight regain remain elusive. Alterations in the μ-opioid receptor (MOR) and dopamine D2 rece...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2021-05-01
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| Series: | JCI Insight |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.147820 |