The role of transforming growth factor-beta/SMAD3 in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome.

Transforming growth factor-beta/SMAD3 signaling has been implicated in various metabolic processes. However, the systemic effects of SMAD3 deficiency on adiposity and insulin resistance remain obscure. We found that SMAD3-knockout mice exhibited diminished adiposity with improved glucose tolerance a...

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Main Author: Tan, Chek Kun.
Other Authors: Tan Nguan Soon
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/52658
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English