Fig. 6From: Omental adipose tissue gene expression, gene variants, branched-chain amino acids, and their relationship with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in humansSummary of the factors (e.g., genetic factors, biochemical factors, endocrine factors, and inflammatory markers) and physiological differences, gene expression, and environmental interactions cause AT dysfunction by initiating a sequence leading to adipocyte hypertrophy and inflammatory processesBack to article page