Title
Keystone meeting summary: 'Adipogenesis, obesity, and inflammation' and 'Diabetes mellitus and the control of cellular energy metabolism, ' January 21-26, 2006, Vancouver, Canada
GSBS Program
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
UMMS Affiliation
Program in Molecular Medicine
Date
8-17-2006
Document Type
Article
Medical Subject Headings
Adipogenesis; Animals; Diabetes Mellitus; Energy Metabolism; Humans; Inflammation; Obesity; Signal Transduction
Disciplines
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology | Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
The dysregulation of specific cellular functions in adipocytes, muscle cells, beta cells, and the liver leads to changes in systemic metabolic processes and ultimately to the pathophysiological manifestations that cause type 2 diabetes. The underlying cellular mechanisms are complex. The two meetings summarized here aimed to highlight the recent advances in our understanding of the molecular basis of feeding and nutrient storage and on the molecular consequences of obesity in terms of promoting risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Genes Dev. 2006 Aug 15;20(16):2193-201. Link to article on publisher's site