Molecular characterization of adipose tissue in the African elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Adipose tissue (AT) is a dynamic and flexible organ with regulatory roles in physiological functions including metabolism, reproduction and inflammation; secreted adipokines, including leptin, and fatty acids facilitate many of these roles. The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is experiencing s...

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Main Authors: Nilsson, Emeli M., Fainberg, Hernan P., Choong, Siew S., Giles, Thomas C., Sells, James, May, Sean, Stansfield, Fiona J., Allen, William R., Emes, Richard D., Mostyn, Alison, Mongan, Nigel P., Yon, Lisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2014
Online Access:http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/29026/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/29026/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/29026/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/29026/1/2014_PloOne.pdf