Contribution of Adipose Tissue Oxidative Stress to Obesity-Associated Diabetes Risk and Ethnic Differences: Focus on Women of African Ancestry

Adipose tissue (AT) storage capacity is central in the maintenance of whole-body homeostasis, especially in obesity states.However, sustained nutrients overflow may dysregulate this function resulting in adipocytes hypertrophy, AT hypoxia, inflammation and oxidative stress.Systemic inflammation may also contribute to the disruption of AT redox equi

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