Visceral adipose tissue visfatin in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Background. Visfatin is a novel adipocytokine predominantly expressed and secreted by visceral adipose tissue. It is realized for its multiple functions of central importance in NAD biosynthesis, innate immunity and inflammation. Its phosphoribosyl transferase activity regulates cellular energetics...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2010-07-01
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Series: | Annals of Hepatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119316357 |