Is There a Metabolic Program in the Skeletal Muscle of Obese Individuals?
Severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) is associated with multiple defects in skeletal muscle which contribute to insulin resistance and a reduction in fatty acid oxidation (FAO) in this tissue. These metabolic derangements are retained in human skeletal muscle cells raised in culture. Together, these find...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Obesity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/250496 |
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