1. The Semaphorin 3E/PlexinD1 Axis Regulates Macrophage Inflammation in Obesity 
Ann Marie Schmidt, Kathryn J. Moore 
Cell Metabolism 
Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages (October 2013)
DOI: /j.cmet
Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

2. Figure 1
Semaphorin 3E Regulates Macrophage Accumulation in Obese Adipose Tissue and Promotes Insulin Resistance
Expression of Semaphorin 3E (Sema3E) is induced in adipocytes by p53, and its secretion promotes an influx of monocyte-derived macrophages (purple cells) into the adipose tissue. These adipose tissue macrophages secrete proinflammatory mediators such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and interleukin (IL)-6, which contribute to insulin resistance. In addition, Sema3E contributes directly to insulin resistance by blocking Akt phosphorylation and signaling.
Cell Metabolism  , DOI: ( /j.cmet )
Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions