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Loss-of-function mutation in Toll-like receptor 4 prevents diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance.
Diabetes - 1 Aug 2007
Tsukumo Daniela M L, Carvalho-Filho Marco A, Carvalheira José B C, Prada Patrícia O, Hirabara Sandro M, Schenka André A, Araújo Eliana P, Vassallo José, Curi Rui, Velloso Lício A, Saad Mario J A
Abstract excerpt
Obesity is associated with insulin resistance and a state of abnormal inflammatory response. The Toll-like receptor (TLR)4 has an important role in inflammation and immunity, and its expression has been reported in most tissues of the body, including the insulin-sensitive ones. Because it is acti...
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