Article
[Genetics of congenital lipodystrophies].
Annales d'endocrinologie - 1 Oct 2015
Buffet A, Lombes M, Caron P
Abstract excerpt
Congenital lipodystrophies are heterogeneous genetic diseases, leading to the loss of adipose tissue. This loss of adipose tissue can be generalized or partial, thus defining different phenotypes. These lipodystrophies have a major metabolic impact, secondary to lipotoxicity. This lipotoxicity is responsible for insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and hepatic steatosis. The severity of the metabolic impact...
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