Decreased expression and function of adipocyte hormone-sensitive lipase in subcutaneous fat cells of obese subjects

Decreased lipolytic effect of catecholamines in adipose tissue has repeatedly been demonstrated in obesity and may be a cause of excess accumulation of body fat. However, the mechanisms behind this lipolysis defect are unclear. The role of hormone-sensitive lipase was examined using abdominal subcut...

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Main Authors: Valerie Large, Signy Reynisdottir, Dominique Langin, Katrin Fredby, Mia Klannemark, Cecilia Holm, Peter Arner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1999-11-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520324299