Researchers Discover Natural Inflammation-fighting Mechanism In Body-fat Cells

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 16:14 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have shown for the first time that fat-storing cells, or adipocytes, contain a protective anti-inflammatory immune mechanism that prevents the cells from over-reacting to inflammation-causing stimuli, such as fatty acids in the diet.

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