Is monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 produced in isolated adipocytes , associated with adiposity and reduced after weight loss in morbid obese subjects?
The findings demonstrate that MCP-1 is produced in isolated human adipocytes. In addition, the findings suggest that MCP-1 may be involved in obesity-related health complications and support the hypothesis that weight loss is beneficial by improving the low-grade inflammation observed in obesity.
We found broad areas of consensus regarding information PCPs wish to receive about their hospitalized patients that are generally consistent with previous surveys. Our findings also suggest that physicians are becoming more comfortable with patient-related electronic communications.