Human Adipose Tissue Macrophages Are Enhanced but Changed to an Anti-Inflammatory Profile in Obesity

Objective. Adipose tissue (AT) macrophages are increased in obesity and associated with low grade inflammation. We aimed to characterize the phenotype of AT macrophages in humans in relation to obesity and insulin resistance. Design. Gene-expression levels of general macrophage markers (CD68 and CD1...

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Main Authors: Karen Fjeldborg, Steen B. Pedersen, Holger J. Møller, Tore Christiansen, Marianne Bennetzen, Bjørn Richelsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/309548
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