Fatty Acid and Lipotoxicity in Obesity and Diabetes
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Fatty Acid and Lipotoxicity in Obesity and Diabetes deals with the molecular aspects of fatty acid action in obesity and insulin resistance. The topics include lipid metabolism and adipose tissue biology, and beta-cell function and insulin resistance. Chapters deal with the molecular genetics and molecular physiology of energy homeostasis. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 222 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJ; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 474.
The potential lipotoxic effect of accumulation of fatty acids in non-adipose tissues is thought to be a major component in the development of insulin resistance. Chronic exposure to high concentrations of free fatty acids in the blood affects pancreatic β cell function, insulin secretion and lipid synthesis in the liver, and storage in adipose tissue. Maintaining the normal levels of fatty acids requires coordinated regulation between the liver, adipose tissue and skeletal muscle.
The potential lipotoxic effect of accumulation of fatty acids in non-adipose tissues is thought to be a major component in the development of insulin resistance. Chronic exposure to high concentrations of free fatty acids in the blood affects pancreatic β cell function, insulin secretion and lipid synthesis in the liver, and storage in adipose tissue. Maintaining the normal levels of fatty acids requires coordinated regulation between the liver, adipose tissue and skeletal muscle.
This book deals with the molecular aspects of fatty acid action in obesity and insulin resistance. The topics include lipid metabolism and adipose tissue biology, and ... Read more
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Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
Series
Novartis Foundation Symposia
Number of Pages
222
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470057643
SKU
V9780470057643
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99-15
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The Novartis Foundation is an international scientific and educational charity, which promotes the study and general knowledge of science and in particular encourages international co-operation in scientific research. Chairman: Bruce Spiegelman.
Reviews for Fatty Acid and Lipotoxicity in Obesity and Diabetes
"This book will be an excellent resource for either beginning students or more established investigators in the field. The speakers are all top-notch researchers who gave clear and informative presentations. The integrative nature of the follow-up discussions and the excellent insights provided by the chair of the meeting throughout give the book an unusual coherence and consistency that is often ... Read more