Adipose Tissue and Adipokines: The Association with and Application of Adipokines in Obesity
Joint Authors
Khan, Muhammad
Joseph, Franklin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
2014 marks the 20th anniversary of adipokines.
Through the identification of leptin, our perceived understanding of adipose tissue was changed instantaneously.
From a simple dormant site of energy storage, adipose tissue is now recognized as an integral hub of various hormones known as adipokines.
Although great strides have been made in characterizing these hormones in health, research also shows they are significantly implicated in a series of pathologies.
One such condition is obesity.
Defined as an excess of adipose tissue, obesity remains one of the greatest healthcare epidemics of the 21st century.
With no definitive treatment, attention has shifted to understanding the role of adipokines in obesity.
This review provides an introduction to the salient obesity-related adipokines and their possible application as a treatment for obesity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khan, Muhammad& Joseph, Franklin. 2014. Adipose Tissue and Adipokines: The Association with and Application of Adipokines in Obesity. Scientifica،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047557
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khan, Muhammad& Joseph, Franklin. Adipose Tissue and Adipokines: The Association with and Application of Adipokines in Obesity. Scientifica No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047557
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khan, Muhammad& Joseph, Franklin. Adipose Tissue and Adipokines: The Association with and Application of Adipokines in Obesity. Scientifica. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047557
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047557