Adipose Tissue, Metabolic Syndrome, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – A Short Review

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease globally, and it is expected to rise even further as a result of the increase in obesity and related risk factors. This short review summarises current evidence on the role of adipose tissue and insulin resistance in...

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Main Authors: Panayiotis Kouis, Despina Pampaka, Andrie G Panayiotou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2014-05-01
Series:European Medical Journal Hepatology
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Online Access:http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/ADIPOSE-TISSUE-METABOLIC-SYNDROME-AND-NON-ALCOHOLIC-FATTY-LIVER-DISEASE-A-SHORT-REVIEW.pdf