Cellular and molecular brakes on adipogenesis

De novo adipocyte differentiation ensures healthy adipose tissue expansion and protects against deleterious ectopic lipid deposition in the setting of overnutrition. Dong and Sun et al.

identify a molecular brake on adipogenesis that may contribute to the development of insulin resistance in obesity. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview of

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AFFILIATIONS * Touchstone Diabetes Center, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA Jessica Cannavino & Rana K. Gupta Authors *

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