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The severity of hypothalamic inflammation and gliosis is related to comorbid conditions such as glucose intolerance and insulin resistance.

Understanding these relationships can help in targeting treatment for obesity-related comorbidities.

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Moreover, the severity of hypothalamic inflammation and gliosis has been related to comorbid conditions, including glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and low testosterone levels in men, independent of elevated body adiposity.
Letícia E. Sewaybricker et al. · Endocrine Reviews · 2022

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The Significance of Hypothalamic Inflammation and Gliosis for the Pathogenesis of Obesity in Humans

Letícia E. Sewaybricker et al. · Endocrine Reviews · 2022

DOI 10.1210/endrev/bnac023

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