February 1, 1993Endocrine Reviews
Genetic and Nongenetic Determinants of Regional Fat Distribution
Key result
A comprehensive review of genetic and nongenetic determinants of regional fat distribution highlights the complex interplay of genotype, age, gender, hormones, and adipose tissue metabolism.
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Review
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Implication
May guide nuanced cardiometabolic risk assessment beyond BMI; leaves open targeted interventional trials on genetic-hormonal determinants.
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Regional fat distribution
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Genetic and nongenetic factors
This review highlights the complex interplay of genetic, hormonal, and metabolic factors in determining regional body fat distribution.
Limitations
- A better understanding of variation in fat topography and adipose tissue's role in metabolism will likely require extensive in situ and in vivo investigations.
Cite This Study
Bouchard et al. (1993) conducted a review in Regional fat distribution. Genetic and nongenetic factors was evaluated. A comprehensive review of genetic and nongenetic determinants of regional fat distribution highlights the complex interplay of genotype, age, gender, hormones, and adipose tissue metabolism.