Butyrate Reduces HFD-Induced Adipocyte Hypertrophy and Metabolic Risk Factors in Obese LDLr-/-.Leiden Mice

Adipose tissue (AT) has a modulating role in obesity-induced metabolic complications like type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) via the production of so-called adipokines such as leptin, adiponectin, and resistin. The adipokines are believed to influence other tissues and to affect insulin resistance, liv...

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Main Authors: Charlotte E. Pelgrim, Bart A. A. Franx, Jessica Snabel, Robert Kleemann, Ilse A. C. Arnoldussen, Amanda J. Kiliaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/7/714