ea0041ep830 | Obesity | ECE2016
Lisa Cherradi M.
, Perwitz Nina
, Werner Ralf
, Brabant Georg E.
Introduction: Obesity associated with the risks of metabolic syndrome is a rising problem in Western societies but shows a wide depot- and sex-specific variation. A better understanding of the regulatory mechanisms underlying this different depot- and sex-specific role is crucial to identify potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets. MicroRNAs are recently recognized important players in adipogenesis and fat metabolism. They post-transcriptionally regulate diverse biologica...