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Obesity and inflammation: the linking mechanism and the complications
Abstract
Obesity is the accumulation of abnormal or excessive fat that may interfere with the maintenance of an optimal state of health. The excess of macronutrients in the adipose tissues stimulates them to release inflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor α and interleukin 6, and reduces production of adiponectin, predisposing to a pro-inflammatory state and oxidative stress. The increased level of interleukin 6 stimulates the liver to...
Paper Details
Title
Obesity and inflammation: the linking mechanism and the complications
Published Date
Jan 1, 2017
Volume
4
Pages
851 - 863
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