Change in vascular adhesion protein-1 and metabolic phenotypes after vertical banded gastroplasty for morbid obesity
Journal
Obesity research
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
5
Date Issued
2005-05
Author(s)
Abstract
The association between circulating vascular adhesion protein-1 (VAP-1) and metabolic phenotypes has been shown to be inconsistent. The current study explored whether the changes in serum VAP-1 levels correlate with the changes in metabolic phenotypes after weight reduction surgery.
Subjects
Blood pressure | Central obesity | Morbid obesity | Semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase | Weight reduction
Type
journal article