The role of mediastinal adipose tissue 11β-hydroxysteroid d ehydrogenase type 1 and glucocorticoid expression in the development of coronary atherosclerosis in obese patients with ischemic heart disease

The role of mediastinal adipose tissue 11β-hydroxysteroid d ehydrogenase type 1 and glucocorticoid expression in the development of coronary atherosclerosis in obese patients with ischemic heart disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Visceral fat deposition and its associated atherogenic complications are mediated by glucocorticoids. Cardiac visceral fat comprises mediastinal adipose tissue (MAT) and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), and MAT is a potential biomark...

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Main Authors: Atalar Fatmahan, Gormez Selcuk, Caynak Baris, Akan Gokce, Tanriverdi Gamze, Bilgic-Gazioglu Sema, Gunay Demet, Duran Cihan, Akpinar Belhhan, Ozbek Ugur, Buyukdevrim Ahmet, Yazici Zeliha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Mediastinal adipose tissue
Glucocorticoid
Inflammation
Coronary artery disease
Stearidonic acid
Cortisol
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/115

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