Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) May 2021 PMID 32499756

The Immune Landscape of Visceral Adipose Tissue During Obesity and Aging.

Saad Khan, Yi Tao Chan, Xavier S Revelo, Daniel A Winer

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26
Peak: 9 in Mar 2023
across 3 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

470,200
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9,480

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420,849

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May 2020 – Nov 2025

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What people are saying

The overall discussion reflects a moderate appreciation of the study, with users mentioning their own related work and pondering questions like whether visceral fat might serve a protective role. The tone varies from inquisitive to reflective, with some posts emphasizing the significance of immune changes in adipose tissue during aging and obesity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the research, especially its implications for understanding obesity and aging, with some tweets referencing additional commentary or related questions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest by sharing personal reflections or noting the opportunity to study the topic, indicating a curiosity but not overwhelmed enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

The tweets include references to reviewing the paper, discussing specific mechanisms, and sharing personal studies, showing a decent level of thoughtful engagement.

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The collective tone suggests recognition of the research’s importance, with mentions of how it relates to broader health issues and potential future studies indicating a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The visceral adipose tissue (VAT) becomes dysfunctional during both obesity and aging, contributing to metabolic diseases like insulin resistance.
  • The immune cell composition in VAT changes in response to obesity and aging, with immune cells often adopting an inflammatory state that worsens tissue dysfunction.
  • The article reviews current understanding of how immune cells in VAT differ between lean, obese, and aged states and explores mechanisms that link these immune changes to tissue dysfunction.

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Mijail Tapia, MD
@DrMijailTapia · X

Fuentes https://t.co/xRGT6AxJfi https://t.co/ZFNsAKFJk8 https://t.co/8hGBPT7uzE https://t.co/4r6Yw8rOM8

Mar 24, 2023 · 43 likes · 12 shares · 20,945 followers View post →
Saad Khan
@SaadKhan_Imm · X

As a PhD Student this quarantine has really provided me with an opportunity to focus on my reading and writing abilities. Check out this review on the VAT immune system that I wrote with my friend Tao, and mentors Dr. @Xavier_Revelo and Dr. Dan Winer. https://t.co/A2e3subjYr https://t.co/5nWoLEV4GP

May 16, 2020 · 31 likes · 3 shares · 227 followers View post →
Frontiers - Endocrinology
@FrontEndocrinol · X

New Research: The Immune Landscape of Visceral Adipose Tissue During Obesity and Aging: Obesity and aging represent major health burdens to the global adult population. Both conditions promote the development of associated metabolic… https://t.co/SUUSdzFG0s #Endocrinology #Endo

May 17, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 5,071 followers View post →
wat
@uvreactive · X

@radiantbutch inflammatory cytokines (whoops, my bad, not adipocytes but adipose tissue resident macrophages) that contribute to overexuberant immune responses that cause pathology during infection. Will link you this review https://t.co/QNGmUq73ED (3/?)

Apr 11, 2021 · 7 likes · 317 followers View post →
I am the evolution
@JP_NZ · X

@Mangan150 Is visceral fat a protective mechanism by the body trying to protect against downstream inflammation https://t.co/0Nv4GsKFjK

Mar 19, 2022 · 6 likes · 293 followers View post →
Herb Herbers
@herbersh · X

@ProfTimNoakes https://t.co/3CE42oUEmJ

Jul 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1,275 followers View post →

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Mijail Tapia, MD
@DrMijailTapia · X

Fuentes https://t.co/xRGT6AxJfi https://t.co/ZFNsAKFJk8 https://t.co/8hGBPT7uzE https://t.co/4r6Yw8rOM8

Mar 24, 2023 · 43 likes · 12 shares · 20,945 followers View post →
I am the evolution
@JP_NZ · X

@Mangan150 Is visceral fat a protective mechanism by the body trying to protect against downstream inflammation https://t.co/0Nv4GsKFjK

Mar 19, 2022 · 6 likes · 293 followers View post →
Herb Herbers
@herbersh · X

@ProfTimNoakes https://t.co/3CE42oUEmJ

Jul 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1,275 followers View post →
wat
@uvreactive · X

@radiantbutch inflammatory cytokines (whoops, my bad, not adipocytes but adipose tissue resident macrophages) that contribute to overexuberant immune responses that cause pathology during infection. Will link you this review https://t.co/QNGmUq73ED (3/?)

Apr 11, 2021 · 7 likes · 317 followers View post →
Ariakas Enoreth
@Aenoreth · X

RT @scienceboysaad: As a PhD Student this quarantine has really provided me with an opportunity to focus on my reading and writing abilitie…

May 20, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,014 followers View post →
Julia B.
@JuliaB_fitness · X

RT @FrontEndocrinol: New Research: The Immune Landscape of Visceral Adipose Tissue During Obesity and Aging: Obesity and aging represent ma…

May 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,261 followers View post →
Dr. Jen Gommerman
@JenGommerman · X

RT @scienceboysaad: As a PhD Student this quarantine has really provided me with an opportunity to focus on my reading and writing abilitie…

May 17, 2020 · 3 shares · 5,448 followers View post →
Bruno Ramos-Molina, PhD
@Brunorm84 · X

RT @FrontEndocrinol: New Research: The Immune Landscape of Visceral Adipose Tissue During Obesity and Aging: Obesity and aging represent ma…

May 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,524 followers View post →
Frontiers - Endocrinology
@FrontEndocrinol · X

New Research: The Immune Landscape of Visceral Adipose Tissue During Obesity and Aging: Obesity and aging represent major health burdens to the global adult population. Both conditions promote the development of associated metabolic… https://t.co/SUUSdzFG0s #Endocrinology #Endo

May 17, 2020 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 5,071 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

The Immune Landscape of Visceral Adipose Tissue During Obesity and Aging https://t.co/98p8hYpiFM

May 16, 2020 · 2,568 followers View post →
James SeongJun Han, PhD
@jameshan_sj · X

RT @scienceboysaad: As a PhD Student this quarantine has really provided me with an opportunity to focus on my reading and writing abilitie…

May 16, 2020 · 3 shares · 371 followers View post →
Saad Khan
@SaadKhan_Imm · X

As a PhD Student this quarantine has really provided me with an opportunity to focus on my reading and writing abilities. Check out this review on the VAT immune system that I wrote with my friend Tao, and mentors Dr. @Xavier_Revelo and Dr. Dan Winer. https://t.co/A2e3subjYr https://t.co/5nWoLEV4GP

May 16, 2020 · 31 likes · 3 shares · 227 followers View post →
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