Platelet-derived growth factor signaling in pericytes promotes hypothalamic inflammation and obesity
Abstract Background Pericytes are a vital component of the blood–brain barrier, and their involvement in acute inflammation was recently suggested. However, it remains unclear whether pericytes contribute to hypothalamic chronic inflammation and energy metabolism in obesity. The present study invest...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | Molecular Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s10020-024-00793-z |