UV Modulation of Subcutaneous Fat Metabolism
UV Modulation of Subcutaneous Fat Metabolism
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New York, NY: Elsevier Inc
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English
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New York, NY: Elsevier Inc
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Adipose tissue is not a homogeneous organ. Visceral fat accumulation is associated with atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome, but peripheral subcutaneous (SC) fat accumulation may be protective. Human skin is continuously exposed to UV light. UV can penetrate the epidermis and into the mid-dermis, but not into the SC fat tissue of human skin. How...
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UV Modulation of Subcutaneous Fat Metabolism
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_877409306
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_877409306
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0022-202X
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1523-1747
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10.1038/jid.2011.106
