Genetic variation in lipid desaturases and its impact on the development of human disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Perturbations in lipid metabolism characterize many of the chronic diseases currently plaguing our society, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Thus interventions that target plasma lipid levels remain a primary goal to manage these diseases. T...

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Main Authors: Mutch David M, Ma David WL, Merino Diana M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/63