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NOVEL INSIGHTS INTO ADIPOSE CELL FUNCTIONS
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| By: |
Karine Clement (Editor), Bruce M. Spiegelman (Editor), Yves Christen (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£179.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3642135161 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783642135163 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN AND HEIDELBERG GMBH & CO. KG |
| Pub. date: |
16 July, 2010 |
| Series: |
Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions |
| Pages: |
147 |
| Description: |
Obesity is considered as top at risk condition in the world and it is mandatory to identify the physiopathological causes involved in adipose tissue enlargement. This volume provides insights into the biology of a complex endocrine organ: the adipose tissue. |
| Synopsis: |
Obesity is a disease of society and economic transition spreading at an epidemic pace throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization, obesity is defined as an increased or abnormal accumulation of body fat mass to the extent that individual's health will be negatively affected. Overweight is thus being considered as top at risk condition in the world and it is mandatory to identify the physiopathological causes involved in adipose tissue enlargement and related metabolic and cardiovascular health disorders. This volume provides the most up to date insights into the biology of a complex endocrine organ: the adipose tissue. |
| Illustrations: |
biography |
| Publication: |
Germany |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K |
| Returns: |
Returnable |