Adipocyte metabolism and obesity
Key result
Adipose tissue metabolism profoundly impacts whole-body metabolism through fuel partitioning, inflammation, and adipokine signaling, which collectively influence insulin sensitivity.
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Review
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Implication
Informs mechanisms linking adipose tissue to insulin resistance; leaves open targeted interventions pending clinical trials.
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Obesity and adipocyte metabolism
This review summarizes the impact of adipocyte metabolism, adipose tissue inflammation, and adipokines on whole-body insulin sensitivity.
Cite This Study
Attie et al. (2008) conducted a review in Obesity and adipocyte metabolism. Adipose tissue metabolism profoundly impacts whole-body metabolism through fuel partitioning, inflammation, and adipokine signaling, which collectively influence insulin sensitivity.