Plasma aryl hydrocarbon receptor associated with epicardial adipose tissue in men: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a type of ectopic fat with endocrine and paracrine functions. Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor that responds to environmental stimuli. AhR expression is associated with obesity. In this cross-sectional s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-023-01166-y |