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Chen T, Tang R, Lin J, Kuo W, Yang I, Liang Y, Lin F. The synthesis and evaluation of thiolated alginate as the barrier to block nutrient absorption on small intestine for body-weight control. Bioeng Transl Med 2023; 8:e10382. [PMID: 37693067 PMCID: PMC10487312 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Obesity is the most common health concern all over the world. However, till now, there is no promising way to manage obesity or body-weight control. The aim of the study is to develop an edible gel as a health supplement that temporarily attaches to the mucus of the intestines, forming an absorption barrier to block the nutrients. We modify the alginate with the thiol group as thiolated alginate (TA) that may stay on the mucosa layer for a much longer time to reduce nutrient absorption. In this study, the TA is synthesized successfully and proved a good mucosal adhesion to serve as a barrier for nutrient absorption both in vitro and in vivo. The results of in vivo imaging system (IVIS) show that the synthesized TA can be exiled from the gastrointestinal tract within 24 h. The animal study shows that the TA by daily oral administration can effectively reduce body weight and fat deposition. The biosafety is evaluated in vitro at the cellular level, based on ISO-10993, and further checked by animal study. We do believe that the TA could have a greater potential to be developed into a safe health supplement to manage obesity and for body-weight control.
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- Tzu‐Chien Chen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of EngineeringNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research InstitutesZhunan, Miaoli CountyTaiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of EngineeringNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of EngineeringNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of EngineeringNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of EngineeringNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of EngineeringNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research InstitutesZhunan, Miaoli CountyTaiwan
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Vargas EJ, Rizk M, Gomez-Villa J, Edwards PK, Jaruvongvanich V, Storm AC, Acosta A, Lake D, Fidler J, Bharucha AE, Camilleri M, Abu Dayyeh BK. Effect of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty on gastric emptying, motility and hormones: a comparative prospective study. Gut 2023; 72:1073-1080. [PMID: 36241388 PMCID: PMC10102256 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-327816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) has gained global adoption but our understanding of its mechanism(s) of action and durability of efficacy is limited. We sought to determine changes in gastric emptying (GE), gastric motility (GM), hormones and eating behaviours after ESG. DESIGN A priori-designed single-centre substudy of a large US randomised clinical trial, adults with obesity were randomised to ESG or lifestyle interventions (LS) alone. We measured GE, hormones and weight loss and assessed eating behaviours. In a subset of ESG patients, we assessed GM. The primary outcome was the change in T1/2 (min) at 3 months, and secondary outcomes were changes in weight, GE, GM, hormones and eating behaviours. We used t-test analyses and regression to determine the association between GE and weight loss. RESULTS 36 (ESG=18; LS=18) participated in this substudy. Baseline characteristics were similar between the two groups. At 3 months, T1/2 was delayed in the ESG group (n=17) compared with the LS group (n=17) (152.3±47.3 vs 89.1±27.9; p<0.001). At 12 months, T1/2 remained delayed in the ESG group (n=16) vs control group (n=14) (137±37.4 vs 90.1±23.4; p<0.001). Greater delays in GE at 3 months were associated with greater weight loss. GM was preserved and fasting ghrelin, glucagon-like peptide 1 and polypeptide YY significantly increased 18 months after ESG. CONCLUSION ESG promotes weight loss through several key mechanistic pathways involving GE and hormones while preserving GM. These findings further support clinical adoption of this technique for the management of obesity. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03406975.
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- Eric J Vargas
- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering and Physiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering and Physiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R), Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Goyal H, Kopel J, Perisetti A, Mann R, Ali A, Tharian B, Saligram S, Inamdar S. Endobariatric procedures for obesity: clinical indications and available options. Ther Adv Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 14:2631774520984627. [PMID: 33629061 PMCID: PMC7841245 DOI: 10.1177/2631774520984627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Obesity remains a growing public health epidemic that has increased healthcare costs and related comorbidities. Current treatment guidelines encourage a multidisciplinary approach starting from patient selection, interventions, and long-term follow-up to maintain weight loss. However, these conservative interventions are largely ineffective at reducing body weight due to low adherence to the treatment regimen. Recently, endoscopic bariatric therapies have become an attractive alternative to traditional invasive bariatric surgeries due to their improved efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Endoscopic bariatric therapies include intragastric balloon placement, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric bypass revision, and aspiration therapy. These procedures fall into two separate categories depending on the primary mechanism involved: restrictive or malabsorptive. Restrictive methods, such as the Orbera® and ReShape™ intragastric balloons, increase satiation and delay gastric emptying while decreasing the amount of food that can be ingested. In contrast, malabsorptive devices, such as the EndoBarrier®, interfere with the small intestine's ability to absorb food while restoring normal gastrointestinal hormone levels regulating satiation. Together, these techniques provide useful alternatives for patients in whom pharmacological or lifestyle modifications have proven ineffective. Despite these advantages, the long-term effects of these procedures on metabolic changes remain to be studied. Furthermore, the management of complications from these procedures continues to evolve. In this review, we aim to elaborate on the clinical indications and efficacy of the endobariatric procedures, together with various types of available endoscopic bariatric therapy procedures.
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- Hemant Goyal
- The Wright Center for Graduate Medical
Education, 501 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Agnes
Medical Center, Fresno, CA, USA
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- The Commonwealth Medical College, Wilkes Barre
General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Division of Advanced Endoscopy,
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine,
University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
Little Rock, AR, USA
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Ansari S, Haboubi H, Haboubi N. Obesity management for the gastroenterologist. Frontline Gastroenterol 2020; 12:235-245. [PMID: 33912336 PMCID: PMC8040500 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2019-101391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United Kingdom. Obesity is associated with important gastrointestinal and hepatic complications which are common and can present sooner than cardiometabolic disease but often the underlying obesity remains untreated. Given that gastroenterologists and hepatologists will be at the forefront of obesity management we present an overview encompassing obesity pathophysiology, medical and surgical treatment options as well as the role of endobariatrics and the gut microbiome.
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- Saleem Ansari
- Clinical Biochemistry, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Gastroenterology Department, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK
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Vargas EJ, Bazerbachi F, Storm AC, Rizk M, Acosta A, Grothe K, Clark MM, Mundi MS, Pesta CM, Bali A, Ibegbu E, Moore RL, Kumbhari V, Curry T, Sharaiha RZ, Abu Dayyeh BK. Effectiveness of Online Aftercare Programs Following Intragastric Balloon Placement for Obesity Is Similar to Traditional Follow-up: a Large Propensity Matched US Multicenter Study. Obes Surg 2019; 29:4036-4042. [PMID: 31346983 PMCID: PMC6920533 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-04102-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The combination of intragastric balloons (IGB) with comprehensive lifestyle and behavioral changes is critical for ongoing weight loss. Many community and rural practices do not have access to robust obesity resources, limiting the use of IGBs. Online aftercare programs were developed in response to this need, delivering lifestyle coaching to maximize effectiveness. How these programs compare to traditional follow-up is currently unknown. METHODS Using propensity scoring (PS) methods, two large prospective databases of patients undergoing IGB therapy were compared to estimate the difference in percent total body weight loss (%TBWL) between groups while identifying predictors of response. RESULTS Seven hundred fifty-eight unique patients across 78 different participating practices (online n = 437; clinical registry n = 321) was analyzed. The mean %TBWL at balloon removal was 11% ± 6.9 with an estimated treatment difference (ETD) between online and traditional follow-up of - 1.5% TBWL (95% CI - 3-0.4%; p = 0.125). Three months post-balloon removal, the combined %TBWL was 12.2% ± 8.3 with an ETD of only 1% TBWL (95%CI - 3-3%; p = 0.08). On multivariable linear regression, each incremental follow-up was associated with increased %TBWL (β = 0.6% p = 0.002). CONCLUSION Online IGB aftercare programs provide similar weight loss compared with traditional programs. Increased lifestyle coaching whether in person or remotely is associated with more %TBWL at removal and during follow-up. Close follow-up for clinical symptoms is still warranted.
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- Eric J Vargas
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Bali Surgical Practice, South Charleston, WV, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Journey Lite Surgery Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Cohen RV, Oliveira da Costa MV, Charry L, Heins E. Endoscopic gastroplasty to treat medically uncontrolled obesity needs more quality data: A systematic review. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1219-1224. [PMID: 31130406 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Endoscopic gastroplasty (EG) has been used in clinical practice to treat obesity. This systematic review has the objective of assessing if there is an acceptable level of scientific evidence on the safety and effectiveness of EG. A thorough search strategy was used up to October 2018, including the 2 most common techniques: endoscopic suturing and the primary obesity surgery endolumenal procedure. The quality of the studies was evaluated through the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools for use in Systematic Reviews-"Checklist for Case Series"-and summarized using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) approach. Only 1 randomized controlled trial (moderate GRADE evidence) was found, and the remaining were case reports or small case series (very low GRADE evidence). The literature has low scientific quality. All studies, with 1 exception, are small case series with short follow-up. One of the randomized controlled trials did not meet the primary endpoint for weight loss in both groups (EG × sham) after 1-year follow-up. The case series reported from 16% to 19% total weight loss, but few had more than 6 months of follow-up. Serious adverse events ranged from 2% to 10%. Based on current literature, there is not enough quality scientific evidence regarding long-term weight loss and the procedure's safety to recommend the use of EG in current clinical practice.
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- Ricardo V Cohen
- The Center for Obesity and Diabetes, Oswaldo Cruz German Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
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