Abstract
The fatty acid composition of adipose tissue from normal, atherosclerotic and diabetic men and women was studied. We found a difference in the fatty acid composition between both sexes. A decrease in linoleic acid and an increase in palmitic and stearic acids in adipose tissue from atherosclerotic men was shown, while there was an increase in palmitic acid in adipose tissue from atherosclerotic women. An increase in oleic acid was found in diabetic men. This alteration in the fatty acid content of adipose tissue may be related to some modification in the metabolism of this tissue due either to atherosclerosis or to diabetes which cause an alteration of the lipid metabolism.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
