Obesity and metabolic disease: is adipose tissue the culprit?

Obesity is a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes and CVD. Is adipose tissue the culprit in the relationship between obesity and metabolic disease? It is certainly possible to argue that adipose tissue function is disturbed in obesity in such a way that adverse consequences may follow....

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Main Author: Frayn, K
Format: Conference item
Published: 2005