How to best assess abdominal obesity
H Fang, E Berg, X Cheng, W Shen - Current Opinion in Clinical …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Waist circumference is a simple, inexpensive method to measure abdominal obesity. CT and
MRI are reference methods for measuring VAT. Further studies are needed to establish the …
MRI are reference methods for measuring VAT. Further studies are needed to establish the …
Brown Adipose Reporting Criteria in Imaging STudies (BARCIST 1.0): recommendations for standardized FDG-PET/CT experiments in humans
Human brown adipose tissue (BAT) presence, metabolic activity, and estimated mass are
typically measured by imaging [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake in response to cold …
typically measured by imaging [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake in response to cold …
[HTML][HTML] Brown adipose tissue and thermogenesis
A Fenzl, FW Kiefer - Hormone molecular biology and clinical …, 2014 - degruyter.com
The growing understanding of adipose tissue as an important endocrine organ with multiple
metabolic functions has directed the attention to the (patho) physiology of distinct fat depots …
metabolic functions has directed the attention to the (patho) physiology of distinct fat depots …
[HTML][HTML] Dietary factors promoting brown and beige fat development and thermogenesis
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a specialized fat tissue that has a high capacity to dissociate
cellular respiration from ATP utilization, resulting in the release of stored energy as heat …
cellular respiration from ATP utilization, resulting in the release of stored energy as heat …
New insights and potential therapeutic interventions in metabolic diseases
VJ Clemente-Suárez, A Martín-Rodríguez… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Endocrine homeostasis and metabolic diseases have been the subject of extensive
research in recent years. The development of new techniques and insights has led to a …
research in recent years. The development of new techniques and insights has led to a …
Adipose tissues and thyroid hormones
MJ Obregon - Frontiers in physiology, 2014 - frontiersin.org
The maintenance of energy balance is regulated by complex homeostatic mechanisms,
including those emanating from adipose tissue. The main function of the adipose tissue is to …
including those emanating from adipose tissue. The main function of the adipose tissue is to …
Emerging roles of adipose progenitor cells in tissue development, homeostasis, expansion and thermogenesis
Stem or progenitor cells are an essential component for the development, homeostasis,
expansion, and regeneration of many tissues. Within white adipose tissue (WAT) reside …
expansion, and regeneration of many tissues. Within white adipose tissue (WAT) reside …
Segmentation and quantification of adipose tissue by magnetic resonance imaging
In this brief review, introductory concepts in animal and human adipose tissue segmentation
using proton magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography are …
using proton magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography are …
Magnetic resonance imaging techniques for brown adipose tissue detection
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) methods
can non-invasively assess brown adipose tissue (BAT) structure and function. Recently, MRI …
can non-invasively assess brown adipose tissue (BAT) structure and function. Recently, MRI …
Increased levels of irisin in people with long‐standing Type 1 diabetes
Background Irisin stimulates browning of white adipose tissue and improves metabolic
control in mice. Betatrophin, another recently described hormone, improves metabolic …
control in mice. Betatrophin, another recently described hormone, improves metabolic …