Increased adipose tissue expression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha in human obesity and insulin resistance.

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Summary

A role for the abnormal regulation of this cytokine in the pathogenesis of obesity-related insulin resistance is suggested as well as the effects of weight reduction by dietary treatment of obesity on the adipose expression of TNF-alpha mRNA.

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1995-05-01
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Keywords

Adipose tissue, Insulin resistance, Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Hyperinsulinemia

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