Genetic predisposition for Type 2 diabetes, but not for overweight/obesity, is associated with a restricted adipogenesis.

BACKGROUND: Development of Type 2 diabetes, like obesity, is promoted by a genetic predisposition. Although several genetic variants have been identified they only account for a small proportion of risk. We have asked if genetic risk is associated with abnormalities in storing excess lipids in the a...

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Main Authors: Peter Arner, Erik Arner, Ann Hammarstedt, Ulf Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3075240?pdf=render