Scientists track mysterious hunger protein in obese women after surgery
NCT ID NCT01982019
First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at a recently discovered protein called 26RFa, which may be linked to hunger, blood sugar, and obesity. Researchers measured its levels in 62 obese women (some with type 2 diabetes) before and after weight-loss surgery, and compared them to healthy volunteers. The goal was to learn how 26RFa changes with weight loss and how it might relate to diabetes and obesity.
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University Hospital Rouen
Rouen, Haute Normandie, 76000, France
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