# IgG is an aging factor that drives adipose tissue fibrosis and metabolic decline

*PRI Rank #17 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #17 |
| 18m citations | 59 |
| Journal | Cell Metabolism |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.01.015 |
| Corresponding authors | Liheng Wang, Li Qiang |
| Institution | Columbia University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/adipose-tissue-and-metabolism/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.cmet.2024.01.015](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2024.01.015)

## Topics

Immunoglobulin G · aging factor · Tissue fibrosis · metabolic decline · Immunoglobulin G · Tissue fibrosis · Adipose tissue · Metabolic dysfunction · antibody-mediated aging · extracellular matrix remodeling · Aging · Tissue fibrosis · Metabolic dysfunction

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