Bacterial DNA Translocation Holds Increased Insulin Resistance and Systemic Inflammatory Levels in Morbid Obese Patients

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Authors

Sergio Ortíz

Pedro Zapater · Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx

José Luis Estrada

Pablo Enriquez

Mónica Del Rey

Ángel Abad · Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Doctor Balmis

José M. Such · Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx

Fèlix Lluı́s

Rubén Francés · Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx

Abstract

Bacterial DNA translocation holds increased insulin resistance and systemic inflammatory levels in morbidly obese patients despite significant weight loss.

Topics & Keywords

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Diet and metabolism studies Gut microbiota and health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Volume 99, Issue 7, pp. 2575-2583

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2013-4483

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