Adipose tissue. Pathophysiology, distribution, sex differences and the role in inflammation and cancerogenesis |
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| Authors: | Siemińska Lucyna |
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| Institution: | Zak?ad Patofizjologii Katedry Patofiziologii i Endokcynologii, Slaski Uniwersytet Medyczny, Zabrze. lusiem@poczta.onet.pl |
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| Abstract: | The role of adipose tissue is energy storage, but there is increasing evidence that adipocytes and adipokines are involved in metabolic and inflammatory processes. This paper reviews the pathophysiology of different adipose tissue depots. Interrelationships between sex hormones, adipose tissue and risk factors are also discussed. Present study focuses on the effects of adipokines on immune system and on the mechanisms relating adiposity to cancer risk. |
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