| Novel Insights Into Adipose Cell Functions Contributor(s): Clément, Karine (Editor), Spiegelman, Bruce M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642135161 ISBN-13: 9783642135163 Publisher: Springer
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2010 Click for more in this series: Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Medical | Biochemistry - Medical | Research |
| Dewey: 616.398 |
| LCCN: 2010933309 |
| Series: Research and Perspectives in Endocrine Interactions |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" L (0.90 lbs) 147 pages |
| Features: Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
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