Sexual dimorphism in hepatic, adipose tissue and peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity in obese humans

Sexual dimorphism in hepatic, adipose tissue and peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity in obese humans

Glucose and lipid metabolism differ between men and women, and women tend to have better whole-body or muscle insulin sensitivity. This may be explained, in part, by differences in sex hormones and adipose tissue distribution. Few studies have investigated gender differences in hepatic, adipose tiss...

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Main Authors: Kasper W. ter Horst, Pim W. Gilijamse, Barbara A. de Weijer, Murat eKilicarslan, Mariette T. Ackermans, Aart J. Nederveen, Max eNieuwdorp, Johannes A. Romijn, Mireille J. Serlie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Insulin Resistance
Obesity
diabetes
sexual dimorphism
Liver fat
glucose disposal
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2015.00182/full

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