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Arsenic and weight loss: At a crossroad between lipogenesis and lipolysis.
- Source :
- Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine & Biology; Dec2021, Vol. 68, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Arsenic is found in soil, food, water and earth crust. Arsenic exposure is associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes. One of complex effects of arsenic is on weight gain or loss. Involvement of arsenic in both weight loss and gain signaling pathways has previously been reported; however, too little attention has been paid to its weight reducing effect. Animal studies exhibited a role of arsenic in weight loss. In this regard, arsenic interference with endocrine system, leptin and adiponectin hormones as well as thermogenesis is more evidence. Apparently, arsenic-induced weight lossis generally meditated by its interaction with thermogenesis. In this review we have discussed the irregularities in metabolic pathways induced by arsenic that can lead to weight loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0946672X
- Volume :
- 68
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine & Biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 153175746
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126836