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Transcriptomics of Subcutaneous Tissue of Lipedema Identified Differentially Expressed Genes Involved in Adipogenesis, Inflammation, and Pain.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
November 2024
From the University of Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany.
Article Synopsis
- Lipedema is a painful fat distribution disorder primarily affecting women, and its causes are thought to involve issues with fat cell development, inflammation, and changes in connective tissue.
- A study analyzed the gene expression in subcutaneous tissue from different stages of lipedema, identifying genes linked to fat cell formation, lipid accumulation, inflammation, and pain sensitivity.
- The research indicates that the mechanisms behind lipedema involve unique changes compared to regular fat tissue, influencing its development and resulting in the disease's symptoms.