Effect of aliskiren on Ang I concentration in (A) mesenteric and (C) lumbar adipose tissue, and on Ang II concentration in (B) mesenteric and (D) lumbar adipose tissue. Results are expressed as mean ± SEM. *P < 0.05 saline versus aliskiren. Ang I, angiotensin I; Ang II, angiotensin II; LAT, lumbar adipose tissue; MAT, mesenteric adipose tissue.