Article
Sex Differences in Genomic Drivers of Adipose Distribution and Related Cardiometabolic Disorders
21 Nov 2019
Abstract excerpt
This review focuses on the human genetics, epidemiology, and molecular pathophysiology of sex differences in central obesity, adipose distribution, and related cardiometabolic disorders. Distribution of fat is important for cardiometabolic health, with peripheral fat depots having a protective effect and central visceral fat depots conferring a detrimental effect on health. There are important sex differences in...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
