Cellular Dynamics of Subcutaneous Fat Distribution in Obese Women
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The body shape of obese women varies between having the majority of fat either above the
waist ("apple" shape) or below the waist ("pear" shape). The study will investigate what
restricts: apple"-shaped women from being "pear"-shaped at the cellular level. Since "pear"
shaped women tend to have better health, this study will open the door to future research in
regulating body shape and thus improving health.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)