Does Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis Play a Role in Metabolic Health?
Joint Authors
Børsheim, Elisabet
Sidossis, Labros S.
Porter, Craig
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The function ascribed to brown adipose tissue in humans has long been confined to thermoregulation in neonates, where this thermogenic capacity was thought lost with maturation.
Recently, brown adipose tissue depots have been identified in adult humans.
The significant oxidative capacity of brown adipocytes and the ability of their mitochondria to respire independently of ATP production, has led to renewed interest in the role that these adipocytes play in human energy metabolism.
In our view, there is a need for robust physiological studies determining the relationship between molecular signatures of brown adipose tissue, adipose tissue mitochondrial function, and whole body energy metabolism, in order to elucidate the significance of thermogenic adipose tissue in humans.
Until such information is available, the role of thermogenic adipose tissue in human metabolism and the potential that these adipocytes may prevent or treat obesity and metabolic diseases in humans will remain unknown.
In this article, we summarize the recent literature pertaining to brown adipose tissue function with the aims of drawing the readers’ attention to the lack of data concerning the role of brown adipocytes in human physiology, and to the potential limitations of current research strategies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Porter, Craig& Børsheim, Elisabet& Sidossis, Labros S.. 2013. Does Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis Play a Role in Metabolic Health?. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454222
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Porter, Craig…[et al.]. Does Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis Play a Role in Metabolic Health?. Journal of Obesity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454222
American Medical Association (AMA)
Porter, Craig& Børsheim, Elisabet& Sidossis, Labros S.. Does Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis Play a Role in Metabolic Health?. Journal of Obesity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454222
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454222