Fat cells below the skin provides protection from bacteria, proving that all the fat may not be bad after all. Richard Gallo, MD, PhD, professor and chief of dermatology at the University of California, along with his colleagues, uncovered a previously unknown role for dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes: They produce antimicrobial peptides that help fend off invading bacteria and other pathogens. Gallo said that though it was thought that once the ...Friday, 2 January 2015
Skin can be 'Infection Free' With Fat
Fat cells below the skin provides protection from bacteria, proving that all the fat may not be bad after all. Richard Gallo, MD, PhD, professor and chief of dermatology at the University of California, along with his colleagues, uncovered a previously unknown role for dermal fat cells, known as adipocytes: They produce antimicrobial peptides that help fend off invading bacteria and other pathogens. Gallo said that though it was thought that once the ...
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