Reduction of Inflammatory Cytokine Concentrations and Improvement of Endothelial Functions in Obese Women After Weight Loss Over One Year - 0 views
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Nathan Goodyear on 30 Mar 12adipose tissue releases inflammatory markers (cytokines IL-6, TNF-alpha, V-CAM-1, ICAM-1, and P-selectin). Associated endovascular disfunction and eventually cardiovascular disease. A direct link between obesity induced inflammation and endovascular dysfunction. Weight loss in these obese women reduced secretion of the associated inflammatory cytokines and thus decreased vascular dysfunction.