Visceral fat cells, which surround organs, may be identified as a threat by the immune system, leading to an inflammatory response if a person is overweight.

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• Person: Robert H. Shmerling Organization: Harvard Health Publishing
  Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health

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• Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health www.health.harvard.edu Robert H. Shmerling · Harvard Health Publishing via serper

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• immune system concept