“…12 The major function of NLR proteins is to protect the host from invading pathogens by triggering innate immune responses. 13 However, in the last years increasing evidence has been presented that NLRs are also involved in the low-grade inflammatory status associated with obesity and obesity-associated comorbidities (reviewed in 14 ). Genetic deficiency of the NLR protein NOD1 in mice reduced HFD-induced AT inflammation, weight gain and insulin resistance (IR).…”