The effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers on obesity-related hypertension: insight into possible mechanisms involving adipocyte function

Enlargement of adipocytes in obesity leads to alteration in adipokine production and these changes are linked to the development of obesity-related cardiovascular diseases. Adipokines specifically associated with obesity-related hypertension include angiotensinogen and adiponectin. Conjugated linole...

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Main Author: DeClercq, Vanessa
Other Authors: Zahradka, Peter (Human Nutritional Sciences) Taylor, Carla (Human Nutritional Sciences)
Language:en_US
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/4085