New insights into the role of serum amyloid A (SAA) on obesity and insulin resistance

Chronic low-grade endotoxemia is an important player in obesity and insulin resistance associated to a high-fat diet (HFD). On the other hand, although it is known that intense endotoxemia and infection reduce appetite and induce intense catabolism, leading to weight loss during the acute inflam...

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Main Author: Edson Mendes de Oliveira
Other Authors: Ana Campa
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2015
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Online Access:http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/9/9136/tde-01062015-162141/