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Leptin raised fatty acid uptake and reduced oxidation in cardiomyocytes
- Source :
- Health & Medicine Week. Sept 25, 2006, p730
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Leptin increased fatty acid uptake while reducing oxidation in cardiomyocytes, which may lead to lipotoxic damage. "Alterations in cardiac glucose and fatty acid metabolism are possible contributors to the pathogenesis [...]
- Subjects :
- York University
Glycogen -- Physiological aspects
Dextrose -- Physiological aspects
Glucose -- Physiological aspects
Peptide hormones -- Physiological aspects
Oxidation-reduction reaction -- Physiological aspects
Glycogen -- Synthesis
Fatty acids -- Physiological aspects
Glucose metabolism -- Physiological aspects
Leptin -- Physiological aspects
Diabetes -- Physiological aspects
Heart cells -- Physiological aspects
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15316459
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Health & Medicine Week
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.212240964