Regulation of adrenergic system in adipose tissue in obesity

The prevalence of obesity is dramatically increasing worldwide, and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. Adipose tissue is recognized as a major endocrine and secretory organ, producing a variety of adipokines which modulate energy homeostasis, lipi...

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Main Author: Cabral, André Morais Sarmento Borges (author)
Format: masterThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/12580
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/12580