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en: Adipocyte Death and Chronic Inflammation in Obesity

en: Cell death is closely linked to many diseases including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. Increased adipocyte death has been reported during the development of obesity. Adipocyte death may be caused by excessive stress during obesity-related adipose tissue remodeling. Adipose tissue macrophages are key players in obesity-related inflammation and systemic insulin resistance. Accumulating evidence suggests that adipocyte death is involved in immune cell function and initiates inflammation through an interaction with macrophages; however, the precise mechanisms remain largely unknown. This review focuses on the contribution of dead cells (particularly dead adipocytes in adipose tissue) to the pathophysiological conditions associated with obesity. J. Med. Invest. 64: 193-196, August, 2017.

en: The Journal of Medical Investigation : JMI


en: [Role of vitamin D and calcium in obesity and type 2 diabetes].

ja: 肥満・2型糖尿病におけるビタミンD・カルシウムの役割

en: Obesity, induced by unhealthy lifestyle choices, could be involved in the development of chronic diseases like type 2 diabete. Obesity is largely due to the imbalance of energy intake and expenditure, therefore we have put more emphasis on the amount of macronutrients including carbohydrates, fats and proteins as dietary therapy for obesity and related-conditions. On the other hand, several studies revealed obese or diabetic patients were more likely to have micronutrient deficiencies such as vitamins and minerals. Besides the effects on bone metabolism, vitamin D and calcium might contribute to metabolic disorder accompanied by obesity. However, it has not been concluded supplementation of these two nutrients has a benefit in obese or diabetic individuals. Further studies are needed.

en: Clinical Calcium

ja: Clinical Calcium