Preoperative brain μ-opioid receptor availability predicts weight development following bariatric surgery in women

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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Main Authors: Henry K. Karlsson, Lauri Tuominen, Semi Helin, Paulina Salminen, Pirjo Nuutila, Lauri Nummenmaa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Clinical investigation 2021-05-01
Series:JCI Insight
Subjects:
Endocrinology
Neuroscience
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.147820

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