Tissue Distribution and Quantification of the Expression of mRNAs of Peroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptors and Liver X Receptor-α in Humans: No Alteration in Adipose Tissue of Obese and NIDDM Patients

Volume: 46, Issue: 8, Pages: 1319 - 1327
Published: Aug 1, 1997
Abstract
Members of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) family might be involved in pathologies with altered lipid metabolism. They participate in the control of the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism and adipocyte differentiation. In addition, thiazolidinediones improve insulin resistance in vivo by activating PPAR gamma. However, little is known regarding their tissue distribution and relative expression in humans. Using...
Paper Details
Title
Tissue Distribution and Quantification of the Expression of mRNAs of Peroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptors and Liver X Receptor-α in Humans: No Alteration in Adipose Tissue of Obese and NIDDM Patients
Published Date
Aug 1, 1997
Journal
Volume
46
Issue
8
Pages
1319 - 1327
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