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Innate immunity and adipose tissue biology

Schäffler, Andreas, Schölmerich, Jürgen·2010·Trends in Immunology

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The understanding of the role of adipose tissue has changed from a lipid storage organ to an endocrine and immunologically active organ. Here, we summarize the evidence for an important role of adipose tissue in innate immunity. The review focuses on the expression and function of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in adipocytes and on the role of adipose tissue macrophages. The dual activation of TLR4 in adipocytes by lipopolysaccharide and fatty acids represents a molecular gate that connects innate immunity with metabolism. Dichotomic molecules derived from ancient precursor molecules control metabolism and immune function. Visceral adipose tissue is infiltrated by macrophages in obesity, and there is local crosstalk between these two types of cells, leading to an inflammatory transformation of adipose tissue.

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Authors
Schäffler, A., & Schölmerich, J.
Affiliations
University Hospital Regensburg (DE)
Venue
Trends in Immunology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2010-06
Volume
31
Issue
6
Pages
228-235
ISSN
1471-4906 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2086125606
Cited by
283
References
66
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Trends in Immunology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Regensburg Publication Server (University of Regensburg) (acceptedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immune Response and Inflammation
Keywords
innate immunity, adipose tissue, Toll-like receptors, TLR4, adipocytes, adipose tissue macrophages, visceral adipose tissue, obesity, lipopolysaccharide, fatty acids, adipose tissue inflammation
MeSH terms
Adipose Tissue, Animals, Cell Communication, Humans, Immunity, Innate, Macrophages, Signal Transduction, Toll-Like Receptors

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