Why the study?
In aging, pathogenic VAT tends to increase while protective SAT is significantly reduced, but the mechanism driving this depot-specific reduction in SAT is not well understood.
Comparison
Depot-specific adipose precursor populations in SAT vs VAT
Design
Review
Authors
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Adipose precursor heterogeneity may shape age-related fat distribution; leaves open targeted interventions for cardiometabolic outcomes.
This review highlights the distinct developmental origins and precursor heterogeneity of subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue, particularly focusing on changes during aging.
Lin et al. (2025) studied this question.