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Obesity and insulin resistance
Barbara B. Kahn, Jeffrey S. Flier
Barbara B. Kahn, Jeffrey S. Flier
Published August 15, 2000
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2000;106(4):473-481. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI10842.
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Obesity and insulin resistance

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Barbara B. Kahn, Jeffrey S. Flier

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Evolving view of the biological functions of the adipocyte. Previously, ...
Evolving view of the biological functions of the adipocyte. Previously, adipocytes were considered to be inert storage depots releasing fuel as fatty acids and glycerol in time of fasting or starvation. More recently it has become clear that adipocytes are endocrine glands that secrete important hormones, cytokines, vasoactive substances, and other peptides. ANS, autonomic nervous system.

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