Cortisol release from adipose tissue by 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in humans.

OBJECTIVE: 11beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11beta-HSD1) regenerates cortisol from cortisone. 11beta-HSD1 mRNA and activity are increased in vitro in subcutaneous adipose tissue from obese patients. Inhibition of 11beta-HSD1 is a promising therapeutic approach in type 2 diabetes. However...

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Main Authors: Stimson, R, Andersson, J, Andrew, R, Redhead, D, Karpe, F, Hayes, P, Olsson, T, Walker, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009