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Mean adipocyte size decreased from 0.84 microl to 0.64 microl, primarily due to changes in the large adipocyte subfraction.
Monitoring adipocyte size may provide insights into metabolic health improvements following weight loss.
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Mean adipocyte size decreased (0.84+/-0.25 to 0.64+/-0.23 microl, P<0.05), mainly due to changes in the large adipocyte subfraction.
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Based on the study design involving a controlled trial.
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Differential Effect of Weight Loss on Adipocyte Size Subfractions in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Magdalena Pasarica et al. · Obesity · 2009
DOI 10.1038/oby.2009.219
cohort · n=44Cited 53×
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