Why do we need to talk about fat? Because adipose tissue is an endocrine organ and as such a prominent signaling hub for maintaining metabolic health of our entire body! Immune cells populating the ...

The mammalian immune system is an evolutionary wonder. It's capable of recognizing and destroying cancer cells, and it can ...

Obesity is a global health concern closely linked to a range of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and ...

Obesity is a critical public health concern affecting millions worldwide. Yet, it is often oversimplified as an issue of ...

Visceral adipose tissue develops in obesity as a more inflammatory tissue, containing more immune system cells whose communication with fat cells contributes to the metabolic complications ...

But, demonized as all body fat is, deep belly fat known as visceral adipose tissue (VAT) also has a good side: it’s a critical component of the body’s immune system. VAT is home to many cells of both ...

Adipose tissue also has thermogenic properties ... particularly through natural killer (NK) cell activation. These immune cells play a critical role in the body’s immune system, acting as first ...