Table of Contents:
  • The adipose organ
  • Adipose tissue as endocrine organ
  • Epidemiology of obesity
  • Inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators secreted by adipose tissue
  • Adipokines and inflammation
  • Insulin as modulator of adipose inflammation
  • Growth hormone as modulator of adipose inflammation
  • Glucocorticoids as modulators of adipose inflammation
  • Prostaglandins as mediators of adipose inflammation
  • Inflammatory actions of adiponectin, leptin, and resistin
  • Dietary fatty acids as modulators of adipose inflammation
  • Anti-inflammatory properties of plant sterols and phytoestrogens : experimental and clinical evidence
  • Antioxidants, polyphenols, and adipose inflammation
  • Role of exercise and weight loss in reducing inflammation
  • Adipose tissue and anti-inflammatory pharmacotherapy
  • Conclusions and future directions