Subcutaneous adipose tissue fatty acid desaturation in adults with and without rare adipose disorders
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elevated stearoyl-CoA desaturase activity has been described in obese states, with an increased desaturation index (DI) suggesting enhanced lipogenesis. Differences in the DI among various phenotypes of abnormal adiposity have not be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-02-01
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| Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
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| Online Access: | http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/19 |