Expression profiling of 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type-1 and glucocorticoid-target genes in subcutaneous and omental human preadipocytes.

Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Although obesity is a multi-factorial heterogeneous condition, fat accumulation in visceral depots is most highly associated with these risks. Pathological glucocorticoid excess (i.e. in Cu...

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Main Authors: Bujalska, I, Quinkler, M, Tomlinson, J, Montague, C, Smith, D, Stewart, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006