Racial difference in Acylation Stimulating Protein (ASP) correlates to triglyceride in non-obese and obese African American and Caucasian women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acylation Stimulating Protein (ASP) has been shown to influence adipose tissue triglyceride (TG) storage. The aim was to examine ethnic differences in ASP and leptin levels in relation to lipid profiles and postprandial changes among...

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Main Authors: Cianflone Katherine, Bower Joseph, Scantlebury-Manning Thea, Barakat Hisham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/6/1/18