Targeting obesity-related adipose tissue dysfunction to prevent cancer development and progression Journal Article


Authors: Gucalp, A.; Iyengar, N. M.; Hudis, C. A.; Dannenberg, A. J.
Article Title: Targeting obesity-related adipose tissue dysfunction to prevent cancer development and progression
Abstract: The incidence of obesity, a leading modifiable risk factor for common solid tumors, is increasing. Effective interventions are needed to minimize the public health implications of obesity. Although the mechanisms linking increased adiposity to malignancy are incompletely understood, growing evidence points to complex interactions among multiple systemic and tissue-specific pathways including inflamed white adipose tissue. The metabolic and inflammatory consequences of white adipose tissue dysfunction collectively provide a plausible explanation for the link between overweight/obesity and carcinogenesis. Gaining a better understanding of these underlying molecular pathways and developing risk assessment tools that identify at-risk populations will be critical in implementing effective and novel cancer prevention and management strategies. © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: cancer prevention; inflammation; obesity; body mass index; adipose tissue; metabolic syndrome
Journal Title: Seminars in Oncology
Volume: 43
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0093-7754
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2016-02-01
Start Page: 154
End Page: 160
Language: English
DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2015.09.012
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC4789163
PUBMED: 26970134
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 4 April 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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  3. Neil Mukund Iyengar
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