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Genome-wide scan of resistin mRNA expression in omental adipose tissue of baboons.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Apr 2005
Tejero M E, Cole S A, Cai G, Peebles K W, Freeland-Graves J H, Cox L A, Mahaney M C, Rogers J, VandeBerg J L, Blangero J, Comuzzie A G
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INTRODUCTION: The hormone resistin was recently discovered in adipose tissue of mice. Functional tests suggest a role for resistin in the regulation of insulin sensitivity. However, human studies have reported controversial results on the metabolic function of this hormone. METHODS: A 1 g omental...
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