Relationship between Lipoprotein Lipase Derived from Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue and Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Japanese Patients with Severe Obesity.

Serum LPL mass reflected LPL mRNA expression in SAT in Japanese patients with severe obesity, and LPL mRNA expression in SAT was associated with CAVI in patients with visceral obesity. The change in serum LPL mass after LSG tended to independently contribute inversely to the change in CAVI. This study suggests that LPL derived from SAT may suppress the progression of arteriosclerosis.