Autoantibodies Against Perilipin 1 as a Cause of Acquired Generalized Lipodystrophy

Autoantibodies Against Perilipin 1 as a Cause of Acquired Generalized Lipodystrophy

Acquired generalized lipodystrophy (AGL) is a rare condition characterized by an altered distribution of adipose tissue and predisposition to develop hepatic steatosis and fibrosis, diabetes, and hypertriglyceridemia. Diagnosis of AGL is based on the observation of generalized fat loss, autoimmunity...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fernando Corvillo, Verónica Aparicio, Alberto López-Lera, Sofía Garrido, David Araújo-Vilar, María P. de Miguel, Margarita López-Trascasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
generalized lipodystrophy
perilipin
autoimmunity
lipolysis
Lawrence syndrome
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02142/full

Internet

https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02142/full

Similar Items