Visceral Obesity: Terminology, Measurement, and Its Correlation with Inflammation
https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v21i4.2433
Abstract
The prevalence of childhood obesity in the world is significant and it is topical issue due to the high risk of chronic non-communicable diseases development. This article presents the analysis of pathogenetic role of visceral obesity, describes modern methods for measuring visceral adipose tissue, discusses major terminology on obesity. The current data on inflammation induced by excess of visceral adipose tissue and inflammasome’s role in this process are summed up. All the findings are crucial for the development of tools for prevention any obesity associated adverse effects in children.
About the Authors
Anna A. Tarabrina
Siberian State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Tomsk
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Lyudmila M. Ogorodova
Siberian State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Tomsk
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Olga S. Fedorova
Siberian State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Tomsk
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