<b>Correlation between obesity, adipokines and the immune system</b>

<b>Correlation between obesity, adipokines and the immune system</b>

Obesity is a worldwide health problem and the increase in its incidence, risks and consequences are a matter of growing concern. Obesity is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the body. Many studies are currently investigating obesity and associated comorbidities in an attempt to clarify the...

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Main Authors: Marcos Regini Silveira, Anelena Bueno Frollini, Rozângela Verlengia, Cláudia Regina Cavaglieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2009-09-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
Subjects:
Obesidade
Adipocinas
Leptina
Adiponectina
Resistina
Sistema imunológico
Obesity
Adipokines
Leptin
Adiponectin
Resistin
Immune system.
Online Access:http://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/6254/10916

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