Two novel prevalent polymorphisms in the hormone-sensitive lipase gene have no effect on insulin sensitivity of lipolysis and glucose disposal

Free fatty acids released during triglyceride lipolysis play an important role in obesity-associated insulin resistance of glucose disposal. Individual sensitivity of lipolysis to the suppressive effect of insulin varies greatly among healthy subjects. It is possible that genetic factors contribute...

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Main Authors: Michael Stumvoll, Hans Günther Wahl, Stephan Jacob, Alke Rettig, Fausto Machicao, Hans Häring
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2001-11-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520315042