Low levels of C-peptide may not be a sign of pancreatic β-cell death or apoptosis: new insight into pancreatic endocrine function and indications for metabolic surgery

Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2013 Nov-Dec;9(6):1022-4. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2013.08.004. Epub 2013 Aug 23.
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Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis / physiology
  • Bariatric Surgery / adverse effects
  • Bariatric Surgery / methods*
  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • C-Peptide / metabolism*
  • Cell Death / physiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insulin-Secreting Cells / cytology*
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid / diagnosis
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Pancreatic Function Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • C-Peptide