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lipolysis [lɪˈpɒlɪsɪs] n (Chemistry) Chem the hydrolysis of fats resulting in the production of carboxylic acids and glycerol lipolytic [ˌlɪpəʊˈlɪtɪk] adj How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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34) The data of Sekhar et al (20,21) would suggest that the source of the fat that accumulates in the liver is from excessive lipolysis; indeed Hadigan et al showed that blocking lipolysis acutely with acipimox improved insulin sensitivity in patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy and visceral obesity. Information: Frederic Carriere, Laboratory of Enzymology at Interfaces and Physiology of Lipolysis, UPR 9025 CNRS, 31 chemin Joseph Aiguier, 13402 Marseille cedex 20, France, +33-4-9116-4134, fax: +33-4-9171-5758, e-mail: carriere@ibsm. Lipolysis is able to contribute less and less to the overall energy supply as muscle contraction intensity increases. |
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