Adenovirus 36 DNA in Adipose Tissue of Patient with Unusual Visceral Obesity

Autor: Behrouz Salehian, Stephen J. Forman, Fouad R. Kandeel, Denise E. Bruner, Jia He, Richard L. Atkinson
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 850-852 (2010)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI: 10.3201/eid1605.091271
Popis: Massive adipose tissue depositions in the abdomen and thorax sufficient to interfere with respiration developed in a patient with multiple medical problems. Biopsy of adipose tissue identified human adenovirus 36 (Adv 36) DNA. Adv 36 causes adipogenesis in animals and humans. Development of massive lipomatosis may be caused by Adv 36.
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