Role of extrathyroidal TSHR expression in adipocyte differentiation and its association with obesity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity is known to be associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSHR) is the receptor for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH, or thyrotropin), the k...

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Main Authors: Lu Sumei, Guan Qingbo, Liu Yuantao, Wang Haibo, Xu Wei, Li Xia, Fu Yuchang, Gao Ling, Zhao Jiajun, Wang Xiangdong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/17