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Obesity induces a phenotypic switch in adipose tissue macrophage polarization

Authors :
Lumeng, Carey N.
Bodzin, Jennifer L.
Saltiel, Alan R.
Source :
Journal of Clinical Investigation. Jan, 2007, Vol. 117 Issue 1, p175, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Adipose tissue macrophages (ATMs) infiltrate adipose tissue during obesity and contribute to insulin resistance. We hypothesized that macrophages migrating to adipose tissue upon high-fat feeding may differ from those that [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219738
Volume :
117
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.157592746