Low-grade adipose tissue inflammation in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Volume: 94, Issue: 6, Pages: 1504 - 1512
Published: Dec 1, 2011
Abstract
Background: Low-grade systemic inflammation is common in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but its source remains unclear. Adipose tissue is a potent producer of inflammatory mediators and may contribute to systemic inflammation in COPD, possibly via hypoxia. Objective: We studied the influence of COPD and exercise-induced oxygen desaturation on adipose tissue inflammation (ATI) and its contribution to systemic inflammation. Design:...
Paper Details
Title
Low-grade adipose tissue inflammation in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Published Date
Dec 1, 2011
Volume
94
Issue
6
Pages
1504 - 1512
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