Bisphenol-A impairs insulin action and up-regulates inflammatory pathways in human subcutaneous adipocytes and 3T3-L1 cells.

Current evidence indicates that chemical pollutants may interfere with the homeostatic control of nutrient metabolism, thereby contributing to the increased prevalence of metabolic disorders. Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a lipophilic compound contained in plastic which is considered a candidate for impairin...

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Main Authors: Rossella Valentino, Vittoria D'Esposito, Federica Passaretti, Antonietta Liotti, Serena Cabaro, Michele Longo, Giuseppe Perruolo, Francesco Oriente, Francesco Beguinot, Pietro Formisano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24349194/pdf/?tool=EBI