| Literature DB >> 12030279 |
Abstract
The enzyme 11beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1 (11beta HSD-1) regenerates active glucocorticoids from inactive glucocorticoids. When over-expressed in adipose tissue, this enzyme was shown to promote increased visceral adipose levels. The resulting visceral obesity was associated with insulin-resistant diabetes and dyslipidemia. Increased adipocyte 11beta HSD-1 is a possible cause of visceral obesity in humans.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12030279 DOI: 10.1301/00296640260093823
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutr Rev ISSN: 0029-6643 Impact factor: 7.110