Abstract
Obesity is an independent risk factor for acute pancreatitis (AP), and the morbidity risk and severity of AP in obese patients were significantly increased than those in non-obese patients. However, the exact mechanism has not been fully elucidated. In recent years, the researches on the role of adipose tissue (AT) in AP have gradually attracted wide attention of scholars both at home and abroad. To better understand the pathogenesis and new therapeutic targets of AP, in this paper, we overviewed the recent research progress on the role of AT in AP. Key words: Adipose tissue; Acute pancreatitis; Severe acute pancreatitis; Adipocytokines
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