Adipose tissue quantity and composition contribute to adipokine concentrations in the subclavian vein and the inferior mesenteric vein
BACKGROUND: Adipose tissue dysfunction is associated with inflammation, type 2 diabetes mellitus and vascular diseases. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT)-derived adipokines, which are released in the portal circulation may influence liver metabolism. OBJECTIVES: (1) To estimate the contribution of VAT a...
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| Published in: | International Journal of Obesity Vol. 36; no. 8; pp. 1078 - 1085 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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London
Nature Publishing Group UK
01.08.2012
Nature Publishing Group |
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| ISSN: | 0307-0565, 1476-5497, 1476-5497 |
| Online Access: | Get full text |
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