Fatty Acid and Lipotoxicity in Obesity and Diabetes Hardback
Edited by Gregory R. Bock, Jamie A. Goode
Part of the Novartis Foundation Symposia series
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The potential lipotoxic effect of accumulation of fatty acids in non-adipose tissues is thought to be a major component in the development of insulin resistance.
Chronic exposure to high concentrations of free fatty acids in the blood affects pancreatic cell function, insulin secretion and lipid synthesis in the liver, and storage in adipose tissue.
Maintaining the normal levels of fatty acids requires coordinated regulation between the liver, adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. This book deals with the molecular aspects of fatty acid action in obesity and insulin resistance.
The topics include lipid metabolism and adipose tissue biology, and cell function and insulin resistance.
Chapters deal with the molecular genetics and molecular physiology of energy homeostasis.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:222 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:23/11/2007
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- ISBN:9780470057643
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:222 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:23/11/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9780470057643
