Obesity, Immunity, and Cancer
Jeffrey C. Rathmell
Abstract
Obesity is linked to a risk of certain types of cancer, such as liver cancer and uterine cancer. A recent study provides some clues as to why.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineObesityImmunityCancerImmunologyOncologyInternal medicineImmune systemAdipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic DiseasesLipid metabolism and disordersAdipose Tissue and Metabolism