The Inflammatory Profile of Obesity and the Role on Pulmonary Bacterial and Viral Infections

The Inflammatory Profile of Obesity and the Role on Pulmonary Bacterial and Viral Infections

Obesity is a globally increasing health problem, entailing diverse comorbidities such as infectious diseases. An obese weight status has marked effects on lung function that can be attributed to mechanical dysfunctions. Moreover, the alterations of adipocyte-derived signal mediators strongly influen...

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Main Authors: Franziska Hornung, Julia Rogal, Peter Loskill, Bettina Löffler, Stefanie Deinhardt-Emmer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
obesity
lung infection
adipocytokines
bacteria
viruses
obesity paradox
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/7/3456

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