Relationship between bone metabolism and adipogenesis
Carnevale, V.; Romagnoli, E.; Del Fiacco, R.; Pepe, J.; Cipriani, C.; Piemonte, S.; Carlucci, L.; Minisola, S.
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation 33(7 Suppl): 4-8
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-4097 PMID: 20938218 Document Number: 643867
Several findings indicate that adipose tissue and bone have a complex reciprocal relationship. The two cells lineages share a common progenitor, and adipocyte endocrine activity may influence bone metabolism. Recent evidence from animal models suggests that bone cells may contribute regulating energy metabolism.