The Semaphorin 3E/PlexinD1 axis regulates macrophage inflammation in obesity.

Schmidt, Ann Marie; Moore, Kathryn J · Cell Metab · 2013

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Abstract

Increased accumulation of adipose tissue macrophages in obesity propagates chronic inflammation that is closely associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Semaphorin 3E, a guidance molecule for neurons, takes on a new role in obesity by directing the recruitment of macrophages in visceral adipose tissue (Shimizu et al., 2013).

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