Abstract
Obesity is associated with a chronic inflammatory state that contributes to the development of various metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Adipose tissue has the ability to produce and secrete a variety of bioactive molecules such as adipokines that can regulate the inflammatory responses of several obesity-related complications [1]. Many of these pro-inflammatory adipokines such as leptin [2], resistin [3], C-reactive protein (CRP) [4], tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) [5] are increased in obesity and may promote obesity-linked metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Adipose Tissue and Inflammation |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 167-187 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781420091311 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781420091304 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2010 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Medicine