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Microarray analysis of gene expression in human adipocytes and adipose tissue
(2008-02-21)
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and is associated with several serious conditions such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis. Adipose tissue exerts important endocrine ...
Cardiovascular and metabolic control in obese children and adolescents
(2008-05-23)
Childhood obesity is an emerging risk factor for disease and mortality worldwide. The cardiovascular consequences and prevention thereof need to be further investigated. Exercise and weight loss are well examined and ...
Identification and imaging of lipids in tissues using TOF-SIMS
(2008-08-19)
Introduction: Normal lipid metabolism in the adipose tissue, skeletal muscle and aortic wall
is important for the physiological function of these tissues. Dyslipidemia that is often
associated with intake of high energy ...
Cytokines in Metabolic Functions
(2008-02-28)
During infections, circulating cytokines are largely produced by immune cells. In healthy obese individuals, large parts of these circulating cytokines are produced in adipose tissue, for instance by macrophages that have ...