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This research aims to explore how inflammatory cytokines trigger the release of C-reactive protein by human adipocytes, relating obesity to vascular inflammation.

August 11, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology309 citationsOpen Access

Release of C-Reactive Protein in Response to Inflammatory Cytokines by Human Adipocytes: Linking Obesity to Vascular Inflammation

PCPaolo Calabrò DCDavid Chang JWJames T. Willerson

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This research aims to explore how inflammatory cytokines trigger the release of C-reactive protein by human adipocytes, relating obesity to vascular inflammation.
In vitro analysis of human adipocytes' response to inflammatory cytokines.
Measurement of C-reactive protein levels following cytokine exposure.
Statistical analysis to determine the significance of findings.
Increased release of C-reactive protein was observed after exposure to inflammatory cytokines.
The effect size indicated a strong association (p < 0.01) between cytokine levels and C-reactive protein release.
Findings suggest a direct link between obesity-related inflammation and vascular health.

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“This study is the first to show how body fat participates in the inflammatory process that leads to cardiovascular disease, but also demonstrates that this process can be blocked by drugs now on the market.”

Edward T. H. Yeh, Chairman of Cardiology, MD Anderson Cancer CenterMD Anderson Cancer Center / UT Health Science Center at Houstonauto_pipelineSupportiveView source

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