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SynthesisObesity surgery2024

Assessing the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Retinol-Binding Protein 4 (RBP4): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Matin Bidares, Borna Safari-Kish, Hesam Malekzadeh-Shoushtari, Niloufar Azarbayejani, Golnaz Nosouhi, Mahsa Aziz

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Synthesis in Obesity surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.5field-weighted citation impact, top 38% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. RBP4 in Ageing.Biomedicines · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Matin BidaresClinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Postal Code: 8514143131, Iran.
Borna Safari-KishClinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Postal Code: 8514143131, Iran. borna.safari.93@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-5392-275X
Hesam Malekzadeh-ShoushtariSchool of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Postal Code: 6135715753, Iran.
Niloufar AzarbayejaniSchool of Medicine, Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Postal Code: 6618634683, Kurdistan, Iran.
Golnaz NosouhiClinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Postal Code: 8514143131, Iran.
Mahsa AzizClinical Research Development Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Postal Code: 8514143131, Iran.
Islamic Azad University of Najafabad · IRAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences · IRKurdistan University of Medical Sciences · IR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze changes in retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) levels before and after bariatric surgery in obese individuals. Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity, impacting molecules like RBP4. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 relevant studies were conducted, utilizing databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Central, Web of Science, and Scopus. Significant differences in RBP4, glucose, and BMI levels pre- and post-surgery were observed. Meta-regression analysis explored associations with age, pre-BMI, triglycerides, glucose, and post-insulin levels. Findings suggest RBP4 may improve insulin sensitivity after bariatric surgery, warranting further investigation as a potential pharmacotherapeutic target. These results highlight the importance of understanding RBP4's role in the context of bariatric surgery and its implications for improving metabolic health in obese individuals.

Indexed as

Bariatric SurgeryInsulin ResistanceObesity, MorbidGlucoseHumansRetinol-Binding Proteins, PlasmaTriglyceridesGlucoseRBP4 protein, humanRetinol-Binding Proteins, PlasmaTriglyceridesBariatric surgeryInsulin resistanceObesityRBP4

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PMID38451368
OpenAlexW4392563720

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