Adipose tissue has traditionally been defined as connective tissue that stores excess
calories in the form of triacylglycerol. However, the physiologic functions attributed to …

Asthma and obesity are prevalent disorders, each with a significant public health impact,
and a large and growing body of literature suggests an association between the two. The …

Secondary bacterial infections often complicate viral respiratory infections. We hypothesize
that perturbation of the gut microbiota during influenza A virus (IAV) infection might favor …

Rationale: The developed world is currently facing an epidemic of obesity. With the
increased prevalence of obesity has come the recognition that obesity is a risk factor for …

The past few years of research on leptin have provided important information on the link
between metabolism and immune homeostasis. Adipocytes influence not only the endocrine …

Obesity is associated with an impaired immune response, an increased susceptibility to
bacterial infection, and a chronic increase in proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and …

The prevalence and incidence of asthma have increased among obese children and adults,
particularly among women. Obesity seems to be a predisposing factor for the development …

Obesity has been suggested to be associated with an increased susceptibility to bacterial
infection. However, few studies have examined the effect of obesity on the immune response …

Leptin, a pleiotropic protein has long been recognized to play an important role in the
regulation of energy homeostasis, metabolism, neuroendocrine function, and other …

The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically worldwide, predisposing individuals to
an increased risk of morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease and type 2 …