In Vivo Gastric Expression of FTO and MC4R in Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients: Diagnostic Utility Without Predictive Value for Weight Loss
Gastric expression of FTO and MC4R accurately discriminates between individuals with and without obesity but does not predict postoperative weight loss outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy. These findings indicate diagnostic potential, whereas prognostic value remains unsubstantial.
Authors
- Noha A. ElBanna
- Anwar Ashraf Abouelnasr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5718-994X)
- Mohamed Hany (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6650-8112)
- Mona Kamal Eldeeb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8831-6381)
- Ehab Elmongui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9497-8159)
- Rasha A. El-Tahan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9944-2658)
- Sara A. Shaker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7251-8648)
- Sahar Omer
Institutions
- Jouf University (SA)
- Islamic University of Madinah (SA)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-08399-y
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Alexandria University