Roles of adipose tissue-derived factors in obesity

Umpaichitra, V.

Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews Per 3(Suppl 4): 537-543

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 1565-4753
PMID: 17237740
Document Number: 599953
Discoveries of factors involved in energy metabolism from "adipose tissue" have defined it as an "endocrine organ." Examples of adipose tissue-derived factors are listed and briefly described. Factors involved in obesity are described in detail. Among these factors, adiponectin is emphasized because of its unique association with adiposity.

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