The most prominent BMI-related changes in gene expression were found for interleukin 7 receptor (IL7R), insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP3), defensin 3 (DEFA3) and DO beta major histocompatibility complex, class II (HLA-DOB).

<p>CD4⁺ T cells - open squares, NK cells - closed circles. Error bars represent intra-individual standard error.