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Biology and function of adipose tissue macrophages, dendritic cells and B cells.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Apr 2018
Ivanov Stoyan, Merlin Johanna, Lee Man Kit Sam, Murphy Andrew J, Guinamard Rodolphe R
Abstract excerpt
The increasing incidence of obesity and its socio-economical impact is a global health issue due to its associated co-morbidities, namely diabetes and cardiovascular disease [1-5]. Obesity is characterized by an increase in adipose tissue, which promotes the recruitment of immune cells resulting in low-grade inflammation and dysfunctional metabolism. Macrophages are the most abundant immune cells in the adipose...
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