Why the study?
To provide an updated overview of the attributes, heterogeneity, and metabolic roles of distinct adipocyte types and depots, as well as rational targeting strategies for medical applications.
Design
Review
Key result
This review describes the attributes of distinct adipocyte types, their cellular heterogeneity, and their contribution to adipose tissue metabolic functions for potential medical applications.
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for adipose-targeted metabolic therapies; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.
This review summarizes the cellular heterogeneity, metabolic functions, and therapeutic potential of distinct adipocyte types and adipose tissue depots.
Ladoux et al. (2021) conducted a review in Adipose tissue metabolism. This review describes the attributes of distinct adipocyte types, their cellular heterogeneity, and their contribution to adipose tissue metabolic functions for potential medical applications.
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