Obesity Epidemiology
Palmitate induces inflammation in adipocytes through NF-kappaB, IL-6 and TNF-alpha
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 12th, 2005
According to a study from the United States, "Fatty acids and their metabolites regulate gene expression and immunological pathways. Furthermore, obese individuals frequently have increased circulating fatty acid concentrations, and localized inflammation in adipose tissue may facilitate the systemic inflammation associated with the insulin resistance of obesity."
K.M. Ajuwon and M.E. Spurlock from Purdue University remarked, "Although palmitate induces inflammation (i.e., activates...
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