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Adipose tissue and fatty acid metabolism in humans.

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: It is now clear that there are major regional differences in adipose tissue function as regards the uptake and release of fatty acids. Visceral adiposity is a good predictor of abnormal regulation of adipose tissue fuel export, but it is not the source of excess systemic FFA in humans. Regional differences in adipose tissue uptake of fatty acids may be an important determinant of body fat distribution, which in turn appears to predict abnormalities of fatty acid metabolism.

Source: PubMed Central

Author: Michael D Jensen

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Adipose Tissue and Metabolism

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Award: Regional Fatty Acid Metabolism In Humans