Methylation and Expression of Immune and Inflammatory Genes in the Offspring of Bariatric Bypass Surgery Patients

• Main Authors: Frédéric Guénard (Author), André Tchernof (Author), Yves Deshaies (Author), Katherine Cianflone (Author), John G. Kral (Author), Picard Marceau (Author), Marie-Claude Vohl (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Maternal obesity, excess weight gain and overnutrition during pregnancy increase risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease in the offspring. Maternal biliopancreatic diversion is an effective treatment for severe obesity and is beneficial for offspring born a...