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- Title
Plasticity of Adipose Tissues: Interconversion among White, Brown, and Beige Fat and Its Role in Energy Homeostasis.
- Authors
Peng, Yanqiu; Zhao, Lixia; Li, Min; Liu, Yunfei; Shi, Yuke; Zhang, Jian
- Abstract
Obesity, characterized by the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue, has emerged as a major public health concern worldwide. To develop effective strategies for treating obesity, it is essential to comprehend the biological properties of different adipose tissue types and their respective roles in maintaining energy balance. Adipose tissue serves as a crucial organ for energy storage and metabolism in the human body, with functions extending beyond simple fat storage to encompass the regulation of energy homeostasis and the secretion of endocrine factors. This review provides an overview of the key characteristics, functional differences, and interconversion processes among white adipose tissue (WAT), brown adipose tissue (BAT), and beige adipose tissue. Moreover, it delves into the molecular mechanisms and recent research advancements concerning the browning of WAT, activation of BAT, and whitening of BAT. Although targeting adipose tissue metabolism holds promise as a potential approach for obesity treatment, further investigations are necessary to unravel the intricate biological features of various adipose tissue types and elucidate the molecular pathways governing their interconversion. Such research endeavors will pave the way for the development of more efficient and targeted therapeutic interventions in the fight against obesity.
- Subjects
BROWN adipose tissue; WHITE adipose tissue; HOMEOSTASIS; ADIPOSE tissues; TISSUE metabolism; HUMAN body
- Publication
Biomolecules (2218-273X), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 4, p483
- ISSN
2218-273X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/biom14040483