Similar and Additive Effects of Ovariectomy and Diabetes on Insulin Resistance and Lipid Metabolism

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is among the leading causes of death in postmenopausal women. The disruption of ovarian function may contribute to the incidence of T2DM. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ovariectomy and T2DM on glucose and lipid homeostasis, perilipin level...

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Main Authors: Shady H. Tawfik, Bothaina F. Mahmoud, Mohamed I. Saad, Mona Shehata, Maher A. Kamel, Madiha H. Helmy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Biochemistry Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/567945