Title:
Metabolic syndrome
Subtitle:
is equine disease comparable to what we know in humans?
Author(s):
Ertelt, Antonia; Barton, Ann Kristin; Schmitz, Robert; Gehlen, Heidrun
Year of publication:
2014
Available Date:
2015-06-08T10:03:56.409Z
Abstract:
This review summarizes similarities and differences between the metabolic
syndromes in humans and equines, concerning the anatomy, symptoms, and
pathophysiological mechanisms. In particular, it discusses the structure and
distribution of adipose tissue and its specific metabolic pathways.
Furthermore, this article provides insights and focuses on issues concerning
laminitis in horses and cardiovascular diseases in humans, as well as their
overlap.
Part of Identifier:
ISSN (print): 2049-3614
Keywords:
metabolism
obesity
diabetes
cardiovascular
inflammation
DDC-Classification:
630 Landwirtschaft
Publication Type:
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
Also published in:
Endocrine Connections. - 3 (2014), 3, Artikel Nr. R81-R93
URL of the Original Publication:
DOI of the Original Publication:
Department/institution:
Veterinärmedizin
Klinik für Pferde
Comments:
Der Artikel wurde in einer Open-Access-Zeitschrift publiziert.