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7417801 
Journal Article 
Gender and Sex Differences in Adipose Tissue 
Chang, E; Varghese, M; Singer, K; , 
2018 
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Current Diabetes Reports
ISSN: 1534-4827
EISSN: 1539-0829 
English 
30058013 
As the ongoing epidemic of adult and childhood obesity grows, it puts a greater burden on individuals and the healthcare system due to increased prevalence of obesity-associated diseases. An important area that has gained much attention recently is the sex and gender difference related to obesity and associated complications. Basic science and clinical studies have now improved our understanding of obesity and have discovered adipose tissue biology to be key in metabolism.