AMPK as Target for Intervention in Childhood and Adolescent Obesity

Childhood obesity is a major worldwide health problem. Intervention programs to ameliorate the rate of obesity have been designed and implemented; yet the epidemic has no end near in sight. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) has become one of the most important key elements in energy control, appet...

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Main Authors: Joselyn Rojas, Nailet Arraiz, Miguel Aguirre, Manuel Velasco, Valmore Bermúdez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/252817