Obesity‐induced and LDL‐mediated NK Cell Function Loss is Accompanied by Proteasome‐dependent induction of Lysophagy in an at‐risk population of African American Women
Abstract:Obesity and related chronic diseases (i.e. cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer) disproportionately affect African Americans (AA), shortening life expectancy and impacting quality of life. Life‐long exposure to adverse social determinants of health (SDoH) have been linked to obesity, warranting intensified research to further elucidate the ‘biology of adversity’ or the biologic consequences of adverse social conditions. Evidence suggests that exposure to chronic psychological and environmental stressors as … Show more
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