Opposing gastric and jejunal regulation of CELA2A in obesity and after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass suggests a role in gastrointestinal metabolic signaling - Scorecard - MDSpire

Opposing gastric and jejunal regulation of CELA2A in obesity and after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass suggests a role in gastrointestinal metabolic signaling

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  • Carl I. W. Larson

  • Melania Aluia

  • Eric Schéle

  • Suzanne L. Dickson

  • Anna Casselbrant

  • Ville Wallenius

  • May 25, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Differential Regulation of CELA2A in the Stomach and Jejunum During Obesity and Post-Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Indicates Its Involvement in Gastrointestinal Metabolic Signaling

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPatients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and other bariatric surgeries.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Further studies needed to define CELA2A's cellular origin and functional role in metabolic signaling.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Monitoring changes in CELA2A levels post-surgery, focusing on specific time points and clinical outcomes.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        RYGB leads to rapid improvements in glycemic control, potentially mediated by CELA2A; further research is needed to clarify this relationship.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Integrate CELA2A assessment in the evaluation of metabolic changes post-bariatric surgery, using specific assays and timelines.

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