hrp0097rfc3.1 | Fat, metabolism and obesity 1 | ESPE2023

Fasting and meal-related zonulin serum levels in a large cohort of obese children and adolescents: a cross sectional study

Pepe Giorgia , Corica Domenico , Currò Monica , Aversa Tommaso , Alibrandi Angela , Bottari Marianna , Ientile Riccardo , Caccamo Daniela , Wasniewska Malgorzata

Background: due to its recently documented role in intercellular tight junction disassembly, zonulin has emerged as a valuable biological marker to assess the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier. Experimental studies have shown an association between intestinal permeability and obesity.Objectives: aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between serum zonulin levels, both at baseline and postprandial...