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Genetic And Nutritional Studies To Elucidate The Role Of Adipose Tissue In The Pathogenesis Of Metabolic Syndrome, Nishan Sudheera Kalupahana
Genetic And Nutritional Studies To Elucidate The Role Of Adipose Tissue In The Pathogenesis Of Metabolic Syndrome, Nishan Sudheera Kalupahana
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Obesity is a major health problem in the United States and worldwide. It increases the risk for type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A chronic low-grade inflammation occurring in white adipose tissue (WAT) is causally linked to the development of insulin resistance (IR), metabolic syndrome and obesity-associated chronic diseases. The aim of this dissertation research was to elucidate the WAT function in metabolic syndrome using genetic (overexpression of an adipose pro-inflammatory hormone, angiotensinogen) and nutritional manipulations/approaches (caloric restriction and omega-3 fatty acids), with specific emphasis on the role of inflammation.
Previous research indicates that WAT renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is overactivated in …