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Metabolic Syndrome and Abnormal Peri-Organ or Intra-Organ Fat (APIFat) Deposition in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Overview
- Source :
- Metabolites, Vol 10, Iss 11, p 465 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2020.
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Abstract
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disorder with an increasing prevalence, characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. Systemic inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of COPD and can also predispose to metabolic disorders (e.g., metabolic syndrome (MetS) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)). Such comorbidities can negatively affect COPD outcomes, cardiovascular risk, and quality of life. Apart from NAFLD, abnormal peri-organ or intra-organ fat (APIFat) could be considered as markers for cardiometabolic diseases and even for COPD. The present narrative review considers the associations of COPD with MetS, NAFLD, and other APIFat, including epicardial, perirenal, peripancreatic, and intramuscular adipose tissue. Further research is needed to define these relationships and identify any potential clinical implications.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22181989
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Metabolites
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.3fa975296d314fcba2adc1e41ed2b813
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo10110465