New Research on Brown and White Adipose Tissue
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 162
Special Issue Editor
Interests: inflammation; innate immune system; serotonin receptors; ligand-gated ion channels; adipose tissue; metabolism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
White and brown adipocytes are the predominant components of adipose tissue, each characterized by distinct morphological and functional attributes. Adipose tissue growth encompasses two primary mechanisms: hypertrophy and hyperplasia.
Traditionally viewed as a primary organ for energy storage (white), and a organ for cold defence (brown), both white and brown adipose tissue have recently gained recognition as multifunctional endocrine organs.
White adipose tissue plays a central role in modulating whole-body energy metabolism, maintaining homeostasis, and influencing various physiological processes, such as appetite regulation and the body's response to inflammation. Conversely, brown adipose tissue stands out for its unique role in thermogenesis and energy expenditure regulation.
Hence, this Special Issue aims to compile a selection of reviews and research articles that delve into the mechanisms governing the differentiation of both white and brown adipocytes. Furthermore, we seek to explore the production and functions of adipokines in both white and brown adipose tissue, with a specific focus on identifying their major contributions to obesity and lipid metabolism-related diseases. We also encourage investigations that provide fresh insights into the fundamental aspects of hormonal control over the metabolism of both white and brown adipose tissue, as these revelations have broad implications for understanding various physiological and pathological conditions.
This special issue is supervised by Prof. Dr. Helen Irving and assisted by Dr. Lachlan Van Schaik and Dr. Christine Kettle. We warmly welcome the submission of short communications, original research articles and review articles.
Prof. Dr. Helen Irving
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- adipocytes
- white adipose tissue
- brown adipose tissue
- adipokines
- lipid metabolism
- oxidative stress
- obesity
- metabolic syndrome
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