Adipocyte metabolism and obesity

Adipose tissue metabolism exerts a profound impact on whole-body metabolism. We review how fuel partitioning between adipocytes and other tissues affects insulin signaling pathways. We discuss the role of adipose tissue inflammation in adipocyte metabolism and whole-body insulin sensitivity. Finally...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alan D. Attie, Philipp E. Scherer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520306453