Sexual dimorphism in hepatic, adipose tissue and peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity in obese humans

Glucose and lipid metabolism differ between men and women, and women tend to have better whole-body or muscle insulin sensitivity. This may be explained, in part, by differences in sex hormones and adipose tissue distribution. Few studies have investigated gender differences in hepatic, adipose tiss...

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Hauptverfasser: Kasper W. ter Horst, Pim W. Gilijamse, Barbara A. de Weijer, Murat eKilicarslan, Mariette T. Ackermans, Aart J. Nederveen, Max eNieuwdorp, Johannes A. Romijn, Mireille J. Serlie
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Sprache:Inglês
Veröffentlicht: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Schriftenreihe:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Schlagworte:
Insulin Resistance
Obesity
diabetes
sexual dimorphism
Liver fat
glucose disposal
Online Zugang:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2015.00182/full
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