Scientists probe why fat harms some more than others
NCT ID NCT01104220
Summary
This study aims to understand why storing fat around organs like the liver affects some people's health more than others, potentially leading to conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Researchers are comparing lean and obese individuals, some with and some without metabolic problems, to learn how the immune system and inflammation are involved. The goal is to gather knowledge that could inform future treatments, not to test a treatment directly.
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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