Saturated fatty acids, obesity and the NLRP3 inflammasome in asthma
The NLRP3 inflammasome is upregulated in obese asthmatics and following a high saturated fat meal in non-obese asthmatics. Both reversal of obesity and restriction of dietary saturated fat intake warrant further exploration as anti-inflammatory strategies in asthma.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Lisa G. Wood, Qian Li, Hayley A. Scott, Sandra Rutting, Bronwyn S. Berthon, Peter G. Gibson, Phil M. Hansbro, Evan Williams, Jay Horvat, Jodie L. Simpson, Paul Young, Brian G. Oliver, Katherine J. Baines Source Type: research
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