title: Low levels of C-peptide may not be a sign of pancreatic β-cell death or apoptosis: new insight into pancreatic endocrine function and indications for metabolic surgery.
authors.affiliation: The Center of Excellence for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Hospital Oswaldo Cruz, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: ricardo.cohen@haoc.com.br.
authors.forename: Ricardo V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: Tarissa Z
authors.initials: TZ
authors.lastname: Petry
authors.forename: Pedro Paulo
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Caravatto
mesh_terms: D017209:Apoptosis / Q000502:physiology; D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000378:metabolism; D002096:C-Peptide / Q000378:metabolism*; D016923:Cell Death / Q000502:physiology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D050417:Insulin-Secreting Cells / Q000166:cytology*; D008297:Male; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010186:Pancreatic Function Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D002096:C-Peptide