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Hypothesized diagram of factors predicting mitochondrial health following spinal cord injury (SCI). After SCI, visceral adiposity increases and releases inflammatory cytokines that negatively affect testosterone levels and mitochondrial health. Visceral adiposity, inflammation, and testosterone are involved in this deleterious process; however, there are still factors that remain unidentified. CRP, c-reactive protein; VAT, visceral adipose tissue.
