The Claim
In aged mice, increased levels of BAFF in visceral adipose tissue drive the expansion of interleukin-10-expressing B cells, and experimental overexpression of BAFF in fat tissue increases B-10 cell numbers, reduces inflammation, improves insulin sensitivity, and extends lifespan.
What the research says
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In older mice, higher levels of the signaling protein BAFF in fat tissue cause an increase in specific immune cells that reduce inflammation, improve the body's response to insulin, and extend lifespan.
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In aged mice, the expansion of interleukin-10-expressing B cells in visceral adipose tissue is driven by increased levels of BAFF, a signaling protein produced by macrophages and adipocytes, and experimental overexpression of BAFF in fat tissue increases B-10 cell numbers, reduces inflammation, improves insulin sensitivity, and extends lifespan.
In older mice, fat tissue produces more of a signaling protein called BAFF, which causes a specific type of immune cell to multiply and release a powerful anti-inflammatory molecule. These cells calm down other immune cells in the fat, reducing swelling and damage. This improves how the body uses sugar, prevents tissue scarring, and allows the mice to live longer.
What the research says
1 studyIn older mice, scientists made a protein called BAFF more active in belly fat, which caused helpful immune cells to multiply. These cells reduced swelling and improved blood sugar control, and the mice lived longer — just like the claim said.
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