Cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) agonist arachidonyl-2'-chloroethylamide (ACEA) induces Egr1 in murine 3T3-L1 and human adipocytes

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University === Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are parallel global pandemics fueled by worldwide trends toward longer lifespan, Western high-fat diet, and sedentary lifestyle. Lipotoxicity – lipid overflow from adipose tissue to liver, muscle, and pancreas resulting from c...

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Main Author: Zehr, Bradley Preston
Language:en_US
Published: Boston University 2015
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2144/12255