Failure to increase postprandial blood flow in subcutaneous adipose tissue is associated with tissue resistance to adrenergic stimulation.

AIMS: Adequate adipose tissue blood flow (ATBF) is essential for its metabolic and endocrine functions. From a metabolic point of view, sufficient increases in ATBF after meals permits full storage of excess energy into fat, thus protecting other tissues against the toxic effects of fatty acids and...

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Main Authors: Ardilouze, J, Sotorník, R, Dennis, L, Fielding, B, Frayn, K, Karpe, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012