Oxidative Stress in Obesity: A Critical Component in Human Diseases

Oxidative Stress in Obesity: A Critical Component in Human Diseases

Obesity, a social problem worldwide, is characterized by an increase in body weight that results in excessive fat accumulation. Obesity is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and leads to several diseases, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular, fatty liver diseases, an...

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Main Authors: Lucia Marseglia, Sara Manti, Gabriella D’Angelo, Antonio Nicotera, Eleonora Parisi, Gabriella Di Rosa, Eloisa Gitto, Teresa Arrigo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
obesity
oxidative stress
adipocytokines
human diseases
adipose tissue
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/1/378

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