Co-expressed immune and metabolic genes in visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue from severely obese individuals are associated with plasma HDL and glucose levels: a microarray study

• Main Authors: Wolfs Marcel GM (Author), Rensen Sander S (Author), Bruin-Van Dijk Elinda J (Author), Verdam Froukje J (Author), Greve Jan-Willem (Author), Sanjabi Bahram (Author), Bruinenberg Marcel (Author), Wijmenga Cisca (Author), van Haeften Timon W (Author), Buurman Wim A (Author), Franke Lude (Author), Hofker Marten H (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Excessive accumulation of body fat, in particular in the visceral fat depot, is a major risk factor to develop a variety of diseases such as type 2 diabetes. The mechanisms underlying the increased risk of obese individuals to develo...