Chapter 17. AMPK and the Metabolic Syndrome
- Prof. Valdur Saks3,4,5
Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch17
Copyright © 2007 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life
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How to Cite
Viollet, B. and Andreelli, F. (2007) AMPK and the Metabolic Syndrome, in Molecular System Bioenergetics: Energy for Life (ed V. Saks), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527621095.ch17
Editor Information
- 3
J. Fourier University, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, 2280 rue de la Piscine, 38041 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
- 4
Université Joseph Fourier, Bioénergétique Fondamentale et Appliquée, INSERM U884, BP 53X, 38041 Grenoble Cedex, France
- 5
National Institute of Chemical and Biological Physics, Laboratory of Bioenergetics, Akadeemia tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia
Publication History
- Published Online: 22 NOV 2007
- Published Print: 19 SEP 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527317875
Online ISBN: 9783527621095
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Keywords:
- applied molecular system bioenergetics;
- AMPK;
- metabolic syndrome;
- pathophysiology;
- management of metabolic syndrome
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Abstract
Defining the Metabolic Syndrome
Pathophysiology of the Metabolic Syndrome
AMPK as a Strong Determinant of the Metabolic Syndrome
AMPK in the Control of Whole-body Insulin Sensitivity
AMPK Controls Glucose Homeostasis and Insulin Secretion
AMPK Controls Lipid Metabolism
AMPK and Ectopic Lipid Deposition in Tissue
AMPK as a Regulator of White Adipose Tissue Physiology
AMPK Alterations in Cardiovascular Pathology
Management of the Metabolic Syndrome
Management of the Metabolic Syndrome by Exercise
Management of Obesity
Management of Lipotoxicity
Management of Glucose Homeostasis Alteration
Management of Fatty Liver
Management of Cardiovascular Disease
Conclusions and Medical Perspectives
References