Springer - Obesity, Inflammation and Cancer (Energy Balance, 7)

Explore the complex relationship between metabolic health and oncology in this specialized volume from the Energy Balance and Cancer series. This book examines how obesity and adipose tissue contribute to low grade inflammation, a process that produces cellular and humoral inflammatory factors. Readers will gain insight into how these inflammatory mediators function through endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine mechanisms. The text explores the growing evidence suggesting these factors play a role in the link between obesity and carcinogenesis. By focusing on recent developments and cutting edge research, this work identifies inflammation and specific inflammatory factors as key elements in cancer promotion and development. This resource is designed for those studying the metabolic and endocrinologic effects of obesity and its impact on disease progression. It provides a detailed look at the biological pathways that connect weight management, inflammatory responses, and cancer risk.