Peritoneal macrophages have an impaired immune response in obesity which can be reversed by subsequent weight loss

Peritoneal macrophages have an impaired immune response in obesity which can be reversed by subsequent weight loss

Introduction Obesity is recognized as a risk factor for various microbial infections. The immune system, which is affected by obesity, plays an important role in the pathophysiology of these infections and other obesity-related comorbidities. Weight loss is considered the most obvious treatment for...

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Main Authors: Lisa Willemsen, Annette E Neele, Saskia van der Velden, Koen H M Prange, Myrthe den Toom, Cindy P A A van Roomen, Myrthe E Reiche, Guillermo R Griffith, Marion J J Gijbels, Esther Lutgens, Menno P J de Winther
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-05-01
Series:BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care
Online Access:https://drc.bmj.com/content/7/1/e000751.full
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