Excessive fat expenditure in cachexia is associated with dysregulated circadian rhythm: a review

Abstract Cachexia is a progressive metabolic disorder characterized by the excessive depletion of adipose tissue. This hypermetabolic condition has catastrophic impacts on the survival and quality of life for patients suffering from critical illness. However, efficient therapies to prevent adipose e...

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Main Authors: Dufang Ma, Xiao Li, Yongcheng Wang, Lu Cai, Yong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-021-00616-6