Serum concentrations of phthalate metabolites are related to abdominal fat distribution two years later in elderly women

Serum concentrations of phthalate metabolites are related to abdominal fat distribution two years later in elderly women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Phthalates, commonly used to soften plastic goods, are known PPAR-agonists affecting lipid metabolism and adipocytes in the experimental setting. We evaluated if circulating concentrations of phthalates were related to different indi...

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Main Authors: Lind P Monica, Roos Vendela, Rönn Monika, Johansson Lars, Ahlström Håkan, Kullberg Joel, Lind Lars
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Phthalates
Obesity
Mono-isobutyl phthalate
DXA
Abdominal MRI
PIVUS
Fat distribution
PPAR agonist
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/21

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