Adipose tissue biglycan as a potential anti-inflammatory target of sodium salicylate in mice fed a high fat diet

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inflammation in adipose tissue (AT) during obesity causes impaired AT function. Although multiple extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins are expressed in AT their potential role in adipose tissue inflammation is unclear. Biglycan, a pro...

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Main Authors: Adapala Venkata J, Ward Meliza, Ajuwon Kolapo M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/9/1/15