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'''Zerona''' is a low-level laser device developed by Erchonia Corp. for non-invasive body slimming of the waist, hips, and thighs. It has been shown to disrupt [[adipocyte]], or fat cell, membranes causing the release of stored [[lipids]] and fatty material, in turn, promoting adipocyte collapse. The device was first introduced to the market in 2008 as an [[off-label use]] device for slimming, but later was cleared as a [[Medical device#Class II: General controls with special (contracted; show full)ef><ref name=pmid17505154>{{cite journal |pmid=17505154 |year=2007 |last1=Bahceci |first1=M |last2=Gokalp |first2=D |last3=Bahceci |first3=S |last4=Tuzcu |first4=A |last5=Atmaca |first5=S |last6=Arikan |first6=S |title=The correlation between adiposity and adiponectin, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin-6 and high sensitivity C-reactive protein levels. Is adipocyte size associated with inflammation in adults? |volume=30 |issue=3 |pages=210–4 |journal=Journal of endocrinological investigation
 |doi=10.1007/bf03347427}}</ref> A rise in pro-inflammatory [[adipokines]] coupled with cytokine production may promote the onset of metabolic disorders like [[atherosclerosis]].<ref name=pmid19723556>{{cite journal |pmid=19723556 |year=2010 |last1=Galic |first1=S|last2=Oakhill |first2=JS |title=Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ |volume=316 |issue=2 |pages=129–39 |journal=Molecule Cell Endocrinology |doi=10.1016/j.mce.2009.08.018}}
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(contracted; show full)== References ==
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==External links==
* [http://www.erchonia.com/ Erchonia Corp., Official Website]

[[Category:Laser medicine]]
[[Category:Management of obesity]]