Lipogenesis in arterial wall and vascular smooth muscular cells: regulation and abnormalities in insulin-resistance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vascular smooth muscular cells (VSMC) express lipogenic genes. Therefore <it>in situ </it>lipogenesis could provide fatty acids for triglycerides synthesis and cholesterol esterification and contribute to lipid accumulati...

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Main Authors: Feugier Patrick, del Carmine Peggy, Negazzi Samia, Forcheron Fabien, Hamlat Nadjiba, Bricca Giampiero, Aouichat-Bouguerra Souhila, Beylot Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/64