ADIPOCYTE DEATH TRIGGERS A PRO-INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE AND INDUCES METABOLIC ACTIVATION OF RESIDENT MACROPHAGES

Adipocyte death triggers a pro-inflammatory response and induces metabolic activation of resident macrophages

Abstract A chronic low-grade inflammation within adipose tissue (AT) Urinary Drainage Bags seems to be the link between obesity and some of its associated diseases.One hallmark of this AT inflammation is the accumulation of AT macrophages (ATMs) around dead or dying adipocytes, forming so-called crown-like structures (CLS).To investigate the dynami

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Fertility knowledge, childbearing intentions and attitudes towards social egg freezing: A study of female students of a private university in Kumasi, Ghana

Abstract Background As women increasingly delay childbearing for educational and career pursuits, understanding the age-related decline in ovarian reserve becomes crucial to avoid infertility.Egg freezing offers a solution, extending the window for achieving pregnancy with a biological child.However, awareness and acceptance of age-related fertilit

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