Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes, produce antimicrobial peptides that help fend off invading bacteria and other pathogens. Richard Gallo, professor and chief of dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine said, "It was thought that once the skin barrier was broken, it was entirely the responsibility of circulating (white) blood cells like neutrophils and macrophages ...Monday 5 January 2015
Fat Cells Fight Infection in Our Body
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have found that dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes, produce antimicrobial peptides that help fend off invading bacteria and other pathogens. Richard Gallo, professor and chief of dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine said, "It was thought that once the skin barrier was broken, it was entirely the responsibility of circulating (white) blood cells like neutrophils and macrophages ...
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