The Role of Chronic Inflammation in Obesity-Associated Cancers

Figure 1

The WAT’s adipocyte cell storage triglycerides (TAGs). Approximately 90% of the adipocyte is a lipid droplet. The steps for lipid storage. (a) The adipocyte releases lipoprotein lipase (LPL) to the environment to break down triglyceride molecules presented by the chylomicrons and the very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) into glycerol and free fatty acids. The free fatty acids enter the cell and are reformed into TAGs.