Simple Summary Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a thermogenic tissue that greatly
contributes to preventing neonatal hypothermia by activating biochemical and endocrine …

Brown adipose tissue is uniquely able to rapidly produce large amounts of heat through
activation of uncoupling protein (UCP) 1. Maximally stimulated brown fat can produce 300 …

The neonatal period is the most vulnerable time in the life of a lamb, with almost half of all
pre-weaning mortalities occurring on the day of birth. The welfare challenges faced by the …

Maternal undernutrition in pregnancy results in low birth-weights and impaired postnatal
survival in sheep. Largely anecdotal evidence suggests that the expression of appropriate …

The maternal nutritional and metabolic environment is critical in determining not only
reproduction, but also long-term health and viability. In the present review, the effects of …

Individuals exposed to an increased nutrient supply before birth have a high risk of
becoming obese children and adults. It has been proposed that exposure of the fetus to high …

Adipose tissue function changes with development. In the newborn, brown adipose tissue
(BAT) is essential for ensuring effective adaptation to the extrauterine environment, and its …

There are three different types of adipose tissue (AT)—brown, white, and beige—that differ
with stage of development, species, and anatomical location. Of these, brown AT (BAT) is …

It is apparent from epidemiological studies that the timing of maternal nutrient restriction has
a major influence on outcome in terms of predisposing the resulting offspring to adult …

Intrauterine growth restriction is a significant problem worldwide, resulting in increased rates
of neonatal morbidity and mortality, as well as increased risks for metabolic and …