Search for dissertations about: "Fredrik Frick"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Fredrik Frick.

2. 1. GH, IGF-1 and insulin in the regulation of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism

   Author : Fredrik Frick; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Growth-hormone; insulin-like growth factor-I; insulin; lipoprotein lipase; adipose tissue; muscle tissue; VLDL secretion;

   Abstract : It is well known that growth hormone (GH) has profound effects on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) is believed to mediate some of the effects of GH via endocrine and paracrine mechanisms. Moreover, both GH and IGF-I are known to influence insulin secretion. READ MORE