Persistent organic pollutant levels in human visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue in obese individuals - Depot differences and dysmetabolism implications

Background: The role of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with endocrine disrupting activity in the aetiology of obesity and other metabolic dysfunctions has been recently highlighted. Adipose tissue (AT) is a common site of POPs accumulation where they can induce adverse effects on human health....

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Main Author: Pestana, Diogo (author)
Other Authors: Faria, Gil (author), Sá, Carla (author), Fernandes, Virgínia C. (author), Teixeira, Diana (author), Norberto, Sónia (author), Faria, Ana (author), Meireles, Manuela (author), Marques, Cláudia (author), Correia-Sá, Luísa (author), Cunha, Ana (author), Guimarães, João T. (author), Taveira-Gomes, António (author), Santos, Ana Cristina (author), Domingues, Valentina F. (author), Delerue-Matos, Cristina (author), Monteiro, Rosário (author), Calhau, Conceição (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2015
Subjects:
Adipose tissue
Bariatric surgery
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Persistent organicpollutants
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/5317
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/5317

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/5317

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