Resistance to diet-induced adiposity in cannabinoid receptor-1 deficient mice is not due to impaired adipocyte function

Resistance to diet-induced adiposity in cannabinoid receptor-1 deficient mice is not due to impaired adipocyte function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Overactivity and/or dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) contribute to development of obesity. <it>In vitro </it>studies indicate a regulatory role for the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB<sub>1</sub>)...

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Main Authors: Oosterveer Maaike H, Koolman Anniek H, de Boer Pieter T, Bos Trijnie, Bleeker Aycha, van Dijk Theo H, Bloks Vincent W, Kuipers Folkert, Sauer Pieter JJ, van Dijk Gertjan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
CB<sub>1</sub>-receptor
diet-induced adiposity
fat tissue
lipogenesis
lipolysis
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/8/1/93

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