ISSN 1662-4009 (online)

ey0021.4-12 | New Mechanisms | ESPEYB21

4.12. Metabolic surgery-induced changes of the growth hormone system relate to improved adipose tissue function

S Gancheva , S Kahl , C Herder , K Strassburger , T Sarabhai , K Pafili , J Szendroedi , M Schlensak , M Roden

Brief Summary: This longitudinal study explored the impact of metabolic surgery on the growth hormone (GH)/IGF-1 axis and its subsequent effects on adipose tissue function. The results suggest that bariatric surgery enhances GH-IGF-1 levels, which are linked to improved adipose tissue function and a reduction in inflammation markers.This study explored how metabolic surgery influences the GH system, and how these changes are related to improvements in ad...