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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2015.00182/full |
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