Role of Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in the Pathogenesis of Insulin Resistance

Burden of obesity has increased significantly in the United States over last few decades. Association of obesity with insulin resistance and related cardiometabolic problems is well established. Traditionally, adipose tissue in visceral fat depot has been considered a major culprit in development of...

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Main Authors: Pavankumar Patel, Nicola Abate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/489187