The production of new adipocytes is required to maintain adipose tissue mass and involves the proliferation and differentiation of adipocyte precursor cells (APCs). In this review, we outline new developments in understanding the phenotype of APCs and provide evidence suggesting that APCs differ between distinct adipose tissue depots and are affected by obesity. Post-mitotic mature adipocytes regulate systemic lipid homeostasis by storing and releasing free fatty acids, and also modulate energy balance via the secretion of adipokines. The review highlights recent advances in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating adipocyte metabolism, with a particular focus on lipolysis regulation and the involvement of microribonucleic acids (miRNAs).
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The metabolome consists of a collection of biomolecules present in cells, tissues, or body fl uids in a certain moment or physiological situation. It refl ects an individual’s genetic background and is modulated by environmental factors such as diet and physical activity. Metabolomics is the comprehensive study of the entire metabolome, made possible due to advances in the areas of mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance, allowing the systematic investigation of the metabolome in various biological specimens. Metabolic profi les generated through metabolomic approaches can offer insights into pathophysiological mechanisms associated with nutrient dependent dysfunction or disease and targeted therapeutic approaches. Image supplied by Philip Newsholme and Rodrigo CarlessClose Modal - PDF Icon PDF LinkTable of Contents
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December 15 2016
Adipose tissue development and the molecular regulation of lipid metabolism
Arthe Raajendiran
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Arthe Raajendiran
1Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Metabolic Disease and Obesity Program
2The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical and Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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Thomas Tsiloulis
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Thomas Tsiloulis
1Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Metabolic Disease and Obesity Program
2The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical and Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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Matthew J. Watt
1Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Metabolic Disease and Obesity Program
2The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical and Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
Correspondence: Matthew J. Watt (matthew.watt@monash.edu)
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Essays Biochem (2016) 60 (5): 437–450.
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June 07 2016
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October 18 2016
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October 24 2016
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Philip Newsholme, Arthe Raajendiran, Thomas Tsiloulis, Matthew J. Watt; Adipose tissue development and the molecular regulation of lipid metabolism. Essays Biochem 15 December 2016; 60 (5): 437–450. doi: https://doi.org/10.1042/EBC20160042
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