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Adiponectin, Leptin, and Fatty Acids in the Maintenance of Metabolic Homeostasis through Adipose Tissue Crosstalk

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Stern, Jennifer H., Rutkowski, Joseph M., Scherer, Philipp E.·2016·Cell Metabolism

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Metabolism research has made tremendous progress over the last several decades in establishing the adipocyte as a central rheostat in the regulation of systemic nutrient and energy homeostasis. Operating at multiple levels of control, the adipocyte communicates with organ systems to adjust gene expression, glucoregulatory hormone exocytosis, enzymatic reactions, and nutrient flux to equilibrate the metabolic demands of a positive or negative energy balance. The identification of these mechanisms has great potential to identify novel targets for the treatment of diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Herein, we review the central role of the adipocyte in the maintenance of metabolic homeostasis, highlighting three critical mediators: adiponectin, leptin, and fatty acids.

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  • During ageing, the extant adipocytes gradually develop resistance to insulin, leptin, fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21), and other secreted factors, leading to further elevation in local glucose and lipid concentrations.

    “During ageing, the extant adipocytes gradually develop resistance to insulin, leptin, fibroblast growth factor‐21 (FGF21), and other secreted factors, leading to further elevation in local glucose and lipid concentrations.[ 27 ]”
  • FAO is activated in insulin resistance, in which free fatty acids provide a compensatory fuel for repressed glucose uptake.

    “Likewise, FAO is activated in insulin resistance, in which free fatty acids provide a compensatory fuel for repressed glucose uptake.62,63”
  • Leptin suppresses food intake and production of adrenal corticosteroids while promoting energy expenditure and decreasing insulin secretion.

    “Indeed, leptin suppresses food intake and the production of adrenal corticosteroids while promoting energy expenditure and decreasing insulin secretion 38, 39.”
  • A truncated globular form of adiponectin promotes muscle fatty acid oxidation, decreases muscle ceramides, and overall improves insulin sensitivity.

    “A truncated globular form of adiponectin has also been shown to promote muscle fatty acid oxidation, decrease muscle ceramides, and overall improve insulin sensitivity, whether or not this globular adiponectin mimics the function of the multimeric adiponectin complexes found in circulation remains to be demonstrated 39.”

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Authors
Stern, J. H., Rutkowski, J. M., & Scherer, P. E.
Affiliations
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Scherer, Philipp E.
Venue
Cell Metabolism
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2016-05
Volume
23
Issue
5
Pages
770-784
ISSN
1550-4131 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2361659253
Cited by
1,031
References
188
Citations by year
2026: 61 · 2025: 86 · 2024: 98 · 2023: 105 · 2022: 129 · 2021: 153 · 2020: 142 · 2019: 103 · 2018: 82 · 2017: 61 · 2016: 11
FWCI
11.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Cell Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (F32DK107058, R01DK055758, P01DK088761, R01DK099110, T32DK007307)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Keywords
adiponectin, leptin, fatty acids, adipocytes, metabolic homeostasis, energy homeostasis, nutrient regulation, energy balance, diabetes mellitus, metabolic disorders
MeSH terms
Adipose Tissue, Animals, Energy Metabolism, Fatty Acids, Homeostasis, Leptin, Adiponectin

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