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The Role of the Prostaglandin E2 EP3 Receptor in Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Glycemic Control
(2015-12-01)
Mice carrying a targeted disruption of the prostaglandin E2 E-prostanoid receptor 3 (EP3) gene, Ptger3, were fed a high-fat diet (HFD), or a micronutrient matched control diet, to investigate the effects of disrupted ...
The multifaceted role of eosinophils in adipose tissue: from metabolism to allergy
(2017-12-12)
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, with some of the greatest severity in the United States. The most recent data reports ~70% of the American population is overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) and ~35% obese (BMI ...
The Effects of Obesity, Weight Loss, and Weight Cycling on the Immunometabolic Properties of Mouse Adipose Tissue
(2013-04-11)
Obesity is a prevalent disorder that increases the risk of developing many metabolic diseases, including insulin resistance (IR) and type 2 diabetes. Research conducted in the past decade has shown that accumulation of ...