Obesity, estrogens and adipose tissue dysfunction – implications for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Abstract
Obesity is a prevalent global public health issue characterized by excess body fat. Adipose tissue is now recognized as an important endocrine organ releasing an abundance of bioactive adipokines including, but not limited to, leptin, adiponectin and resistin. Obesity is a common comorbidity amongst pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, with 30% to 40% reported as obese, independent of other comorbidities associated with pulmonary arterial...
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Title
Obesity, estrogens and adipose tissue dysfunction – implications for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Published Date
Jul 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
10
Issue
3
Pages
1 - 21
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