Adipose tissue plays essential roles in maintaining lipid and glucose homeostasis. To date
several types of adipose tissue have been identified, namely white, brown, and beige, that …

Mammalian adipose tissue can be divided into two major types, namely, white adipose
tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). According to classical view, the main function …

While activation of beige thermogenesis is a promising approach for treatment of obesity-
associated diseases, there are currently no known pharmacological means of inducing …

Accumulating knowledge on the biology and function of the adipose tissue has led to a
major shift in our understanding of its role in health and disease. The adipose tissue is now …

Mitochondria play a key role in maintaining energy homeostasis in metabolic tissues,
including adipose tissues. The two main types of adipose tissues are the white adipose …

Background High-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity causes immune cells to infiltrate adipose
tissue, leading to chronic inflammation and metabolic syndrome. Brown adipose tissue …

The sympathetic nervous system maintains metabolic homeostasis by orchestrating the
activity of organs such as the pancreas, liver, and white and brown adipose tissues. From …

Mitochondria play a key role in energy metabolism in many tissues, including cardiac and
skeletal muscle, brain, liver, and adipose tissue. Three types of adipose depots can be …

Brown adipose tissue has gained interest as a potential target to treat obesity and metabolic
diseases. Irisin is a newly identified hormone secreted from skeletal muscle enhancing …

New therapeutic and preventative strategies are needed to address the growing obesity
epidemic. In animal models, brown adipose tissue activation and the associated heat …