ea0041ep783 | Obesity | ECE2016
Clemente-Postigo Mercedes
, Coin-Araguez Leticia
, Oliva-Olivera Wilfredo
, Alcaide-Torres Juan
, Fernandez-Garcia Jose-Carlos
, Cardona Fernando
, Tinahones Francisco J
Introduction: Obesity is characterized by a low-grade inflammatory state which has been directly related to the development of insulin resistance and diabetes. Circulating lipopolysaccharides (LPS) have been proposed as a triggering factor for this inflammation. Likewise, adipose tissue (AT) capacity for lipid handling and storage is also a key factor for the development of obesity-related metabolic disorders. Animal studies have shown that LPS are able to modify the expressio...