Novartis Foundation Symposium 286 - Fatty Acids and Lipotoxicity in Obesity and Diabetes (Hardcover)

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 β cell function and insulin resistance. Chapters deal with the molecular genetics and molecular physiology of energy homeostasis.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2007
First published:	2008
Authors:	Novartis
Dimensions:	232 x 162 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	222
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-05764-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General
LSN:	0-470-05764-5
Barcode:	9780470057643

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