Review Article

Roles of Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation in the Development of Ectopic Fat Deposition

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On one hand, chronic low-grade inflammation inhibits the differentiation of preadipocytes, increases lipolysis to upregulate the serum free fatty acid levels, and decreases the fat storage capacity of adipose tissue. On the other hand, inflammation directly influences lipid metabolism of liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, pancreas, and so forth, by different effects on process of ectopic fat deposition.
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