Abstract:
An endoluminal sleeve device (1) for internally lining a section of the Gl tract comprises a sleeve (2) having a longitudinal extension and a transverse extension defining a cross section of the sleeve (2), compacting means attached to the sleeve (2) and constraining a sleeve wall (8) in a transversally folded shape which narrows the cross section of the wall (8) along a prevalent portion of the longitudinal extension during longitudinally deploying the wall (8) to its full longitudinal extension, wherein the compacting means can be released when the wall (8) is longitudinally unfolded, thereby allowing the wall (8) to transversally unfold from said narrowed cross-section to an expanded cross section.
Abstract:
A method for regulating hormone production comprises placing at least one electrode in a gastrointestinal tract of a patient and recording an electrical signal during a preselected event produced by the gastrointestinal tract. The method further involves the steps of storing the electrical signal, and playing back the electrical signal by activating the electrode during the absence of the preselected event.
Abstract:
Methods for determining therapeutic strategies and/or targets for examining weight loss in an individual, comprising administering to the individual a prolonged overfeeding regimen and identifying gene and/or protein expression that occur in the individual with the prolonged overfeeding regimen.
Abstract:
Methods for determining therapeutic strategies and/or targets for examining weight loss in an individual, comprising administering to the individual a prolonged overfeeding regimen and identifying gene and/or protein expression that occur in the individual with the prolonged overfeeding regimen.
Abstract:
L-cells may be introduced in the gastrointestinal tract. L-cells are used in the digestive process to produce a more efficient and lasting means of regulating feelings of satiation in a patient. Desired metabolic effects may be achieved by manipulating L-cells via delivery sites, frequency of delivery, or type of biological substance delivered.