High-fat diets suppress enzyme in immune cells, promoting fat tissue inflammation in mice

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A group of innate immune cells, known as group 2 lymphoid cells (ILC2), are essential for maintaining a stable metabolism in adipose tissue. Obesity significantly impairs the number and function of ILC2 cells, leading to the progression of metabolism-related inflammation. Until now, it was unknown how ILC2 cells are disrupted in obesity.

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