Adipose tissue is formed at stereotypic times and locations in a diverse array of organisms.
Once formed, the tissue is dynamic, responding to homeostatic and external cues and …

Adipose tissue plays an essential role in regulating energy balance through its metabolic,
cellular and endocrine functions. Adipose tissue has been historically classified into …

Adipose tissue is composed of anatomically distinct depots that mediate several important
aspects of energy homeostasis. The past two decades have witnessed increased research …

The ability to maintain and expand the pool of adipocytes in adults is integral to the
regulation of energy balance, tissue/stem cell homeostasis, and disease pathogenesis. For …

Adipose tissue is a dynamic organ, well known for its function in energy storage and
mobilization according to nutrient availability and body needs, in charge of keeping the …

The rising incidence of obesity and associated metabolic diseases has increased the
urgency in understanding all aspects of adipose tissue biology. This includes the function of …

Adipose tissue is an important site for lipid storage, energy homeostasis, and whole-body
insulin sensitivity. It is important to understand the mechanisms involved in adipose tissue …

Recent advances regarding the biology of adipose tissue have demonstrated that white
adipose tissue (WAT) plays a central role in the regulation of energy balance and acts as a …

Adipocyte differentiation and function have become areas of intense focus in the field of
energy metabolism; however, understanding the role of specific genes in the establishment …

Improved knowledge of all aspects of adipose biology will be required to counter the
burgeoning epidemic of obesity. Interest in adipogenesis has increased markedly over the …