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Obesity
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Adipose tissue expansion occurs via two primary mechanisms:
Hypertrophy: Individual adipocytes increase in volume by storing more triglycerides. This process is associated with localized hypoxia and the secretion of pro-inflammatory adipokines.
Hyperplasia: The formation of new adipocytes from precursor cells (preadipocytes). Hyperplastic fat depots are generally considered metabolically healthier in the short term, as they distribu…