Fat cells around coronary arteries may play a role in heart diseaseApril 05, 2006The fat cells that surround coronary arteries may play a central and previously unrecognized role in development of cardiovascular disease, according to a study by University of Iowa researchers. Dr. Lynn Stoll presented the research team's findings on April 4 at Experimental Biology 2006 in San Francisco. Her presentation was part of the scientific program of the American Society of Investigative Pathology. Once thought of as mere storage depots for excess energy, fat cells ("adipocytes") are now known to be highly active metabolically, releasing potent pro-inflammatory proteins and hormones that regulate inflammation, blood pressure, insulin activity, and other biological processes. Where fat cells are located has a major influence on their impact, as seen in the fact that visceral fat surrounding the internal organs ("apple" body shape) is far more highly correlated with development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease than subcutaneous fat in the thighs and buttocks (pear\\\
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