Gut Hormones and Appetite Control: A Focus on PYY and GLP-1 as Therapeutic Targets in Obesity
The global obesity epidemic has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality. However, the medical treatment of obesity is limited. Gastric bypass is an effective surgical treatment but carries signifi cant perioperative risks. The gut hormones, peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) and glucagon-like p...
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| Language: | English |
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Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Gut and Liver |
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| Online Access: | http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2012.6.1.10 |