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Association of Adipose Tissue Inflammation With Histologic Severity of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Gastroenterology - 1 Sept 2015
du Plessis Johannie, van Pelt Jos, Korf Hannelie, Mathieu Chantal, van der Schueren Bart, Lannoo Matthias, Oyen Tom, Topal Baki, Fetter Gary, Nayler Simon, van der Merwe Tessa, Windmolders Petra, Van Gaal Luc, Verrijken An, Hubens Guy, Gericke Martin, Cassiman David, Francque Sven, Nevens Frederik, van der Merwe Schalk
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased with the obesity pandemic. We analyzed the transcriptional profiles of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and phenotypes and functional characteristics of adipocyte tissue macrophages (ATMs), in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. METHODS: We collected anthropometric data; plasma...
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