Adipose tissue is a specialized endocrine and paracrine organ producing specific factors
called adipokines. It is well known that adipokines balance is fundamental to prevent …

It is well known that adipose tissue can influence puberty, sexual maturation, and fertility in
different species. Adipose tissue secretes molecules called adipokines which most likely …

Adipokines are mainly produced by adipose tissue; however, their expression has been
reported in other organs including female reproductive tissues. Therefore, adipokines have …

Adipokines are signaling proteins involved in metabolic, endocrinological, vascular and
immunogenic processes. Associations of various adipokines with not only insulin resistance …

Obesity represents one of the most important health problems worldwide with increasing
morbidity and mortality. Widespread prevalence of this disease justifies its actual definition …

Adipose tissue has been viewed as the primary source of stored energy, but with the
discovery of novel adipose tissue gene products, ie, adipokines, another equally important …

Adipose tissue, one type of loose connective tissue in the human body, maintains the
primary task of energy storage. Adipose tissue is not only an energy reservoir but also plays …

Latter half of pregnancy is characterized by a “physiological diabetogenic state” since
changes in insulin‐sensitivity have been well documented. These changes ensure …

Adipose tissue communicates with other central and peripheral organs by the synthesis and
release of substances called adipokines. The most studied adipokine is leptin but others …

There is a high frequency of overweight and obesity in women of reproductive age. Women
who start pregnancy with overweight or obesity have an increased risk of developing …