Obesity Medicine

Obesity and Immune Function

This session explores the complex relationship between obesity and immune function, focusing on how excess fat tissue alters immune system activity and contributes to chronic inflammation. Attendees will gain insights into the immune mechanisms that drive obesity-related diseases, including metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Key Topics

• Chronic Inflammation in Obesity: How adipose tissue secretes inflammatory cytokines that promote systemic inflammation, contributing to the development of comorbidities.
• Immune Dysregulation: The role of obesity-induced changes in immune cell function, including macrophage polarization, T-cell dysfunction, and altered antibody responses.
• Obesity and Autoimmune Diseases: The increased risk of autoimmune disorders in obese individuals and the impact of obesity on disease progression and immune responses.
• Metabolic Syndrome and Immune System Interaction: How obesity-related metabolic disorders like insulin resistance are linked to immune system dysfunction and inflammation.
• Therapeutic Approaches: Strategies to modulate immune function through lifestyle changes, anti-inflammatory medications, and emerging biologic therapies to manage obesity-related inflammation and associated diseases.