fat metabolism
Last reviewed 01/2018
These include:
- permissive effect on lipolytic hormones e.g. adrenaline by increasing the synthesis of a cAMP-dependent protein kinase
- conversion of inactive lipase to active form at specific peripheral sites
Eventually, there is a redistribution of adipose deposits to give cushingoid characteristics:
- truncal obesity
- 'buffalo hump'
- 'moon face'