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Belgian Endocrine Society 2020

Online, Online
11 Nov 2020 - 11 Nov 2020

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BES 2020

Changes in adipocytokines and myokine expression during weight loss in subjects with obesity

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Changes in adipocytokines and myokine expression during weight loss in subjects with obesity

Frederique Van de Velde , Margriet Ouwens , Arsene-Helene Batens , Yves Van Nieuwenhove , Bruno Lapauw

Background and aim: Adipose and muscle tissue dysfunction are associated with obesity-related complications, especially insulin resistance (IR) and inflammation, which improve after weight loss. The underlying mechanisms are however not yet fully understood. This study investigates changes in systemic and regional markers of IR and inflammation during weight loss in subjects with obesity.Materials and methods: Twenty subjects with obesity (age 49±10...