Superficial versus Deep Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue: Sex-Specific Associations with Hepatic Steatosis and Metabolic Traits

CONCLUSIONS: In men, dSAT is associated with hepatic steatosis and adverse metabolic traits, such as lower HDL-cholesterol levels; while in women with obesity sSAT shows a beneficial relation with respect to hepatic fat content.PMID:34137897 | DOI:10.1210/clinem/dgab426

Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - June 17, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tessa Brand Inge Christina Lamberta van den Munckhof Marinette van der Graaf Kiki Schraa Helena Maria Dekker Leonardus Antonius Bernardus Joosten Mihai Gheorghe Netea Niels Peter Riksen Jacqueline de Graaf Joseph Henricus Wilhelmus Rutten Source Type: research