Inflammation-linked adaptations in dermal microvascular reactivity accompany the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Affiliation

Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Institute of Developmental Sciences Building, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK. [Email]

Abstract

The increased prevalence of obesity has prompted great strides in our understanding of specific adipose depots and their involvement in cardio-metabolic health. However, the impact of obesity on dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT) and dermal microvascular functionality remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the temporal changes that occur in dWAT and dermal microvascular functionality during the development of diet-induced obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice.