Prevalence, underlying mechanisms and role of nutrition in the management of the HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome
HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS) is characterised by abnormalities of body fat distribution and metabolism resulting from adipocyte dysfunction. This thesis examines the hypothesis that antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) alter PPAR-γ, which contributes to adipocyte dysfunction. We hypothesise t...
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King's College London (University of London)
2015
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.677153 |