An Immunomodulatory Device Improves Insulin Resistance in Obese Porcine Model of Metabolic Syndrome

Obesity is associated with tissue inflammation which is a crucial etiology of insulin resistance. This inflammation centers around circulating monocytes which form proinflammatory adipose tissue macrophages (ATM). Specific approaches targeting monocytes/ATM may improve insulin resistance without the...

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Main Authors: Angela J. Westover, Kimberly A. Johnston, Deborah A. Buffington, H. David Humes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3486727