Adipose tissue browning and metabolic health

Brown Adipose Tissue: Function and Physiological Significance

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A PGC1-α-dependent myokine that drives brown-fat-like development of white fat and thermogenesis

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Obesity induces a phenotypic switch in adipose tissue macrophage polarization

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Identification and Importance of Brown Adipose Tissue in Adult Humans

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Resveratrol Improves Mitochondrial Function and Protects against Metabolic Disease by Activating SIRT1 and PGC-1α

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Autophagy regulates lipid metabolism

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A Cold-Inducible Coactivator of Nuclear Receptors Linked to Adaptive Thermogenesis

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Cold-Activated Brown Adipose Tissue in Healthy Men

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Beige Adipocytes Are a Distinct Type of Thermogenic Fat Cell in Mouse and Human

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AMPK regulates energy expenditure by modulating NAD+ metabolism and SIRT1 activity

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Transcriptomic analysis of the longissimus thoracis muscle in pigs has identified molecular regulatory patterns associated with meat quality

Chen, Q., Chen, Z., Sun, Q., Zhang, W., Wu, F., Liu, G., Wang, T., Wang, Z., Wang, Q., & Zhang, J. (2023) · Genomics · doi:10.1016/j.ygeno.2023.110779 · Cited by 10

The color of fat and its central role in the development and progression of metabolic diseases

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Systemic inhibition of Janus kinase induces browning of white adipose tissue and ameliorates obesity-related metabolic disorders

Qurania, K. R., Ikeda, K., Wardhana, D. A., Barinda, A. J., Nugroho, D. B., Kuribayashi, Y., Rahardini, E. P., Rinastiti, P., Ryanto, G. R. T., Yagi, K., et al. (2018) · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.05.131 · Cited by 10

Physiological concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate do not promote adipocyte browning

Caminhotto, R. D. O., Andreotti, S., Komino, A. C. M., Silva, F. D. F., Sertié, R. A. L., Christoffolete, M. A., Reis, G. B., & Lima, F. B. (2019) · Life Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2019.116683 · Cited by 10

An Integrated Analysis of mRNA and lncRNA Expression Profiles Indicates Their Potential Contribution to Brown Fat Dysfunction With Aging

Feng, J., Xu, H.-Q., Pan, F., Hu, J., Wu, Y., Lin, N., Zhang, X., Ji, C., Hu, Y., Zhong, H., et al. (2020) · Frontiers in Endocrinology · doi:10.3389/fendo.2020.00046 · Cited by 10

Overexpression of Adiponectin Receptor 1 Inhibits Brown and Beige Adipose Tissue Activity in Mice

Chen, Y.-J., Lin, C.-W., Peng, Y., Huang, C., Chien, Y.-S., Huang, T.-H., Liao, P.-X., Yang, W., Wang, M., Mersmann, H. J., et al. (2021) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms22020906 · Cited by 10

Time-Restricted Feeding Restored Insulin-Growth Hormone Balance and Improved Substrate and Energy Metabolism in MC4RKO Obese Mice

Wang, W., Huang, Z., Huang, L., Gao, L., Cui, L., Cowley, M. A., Guo, L., & Chen, C. (2021) · Neuroendocrinology · doi:10.1159/000515960 · Cited by 10

Dysfunction of insulin-AKT-UCP1 signalling inhibits transdifferentiation of human and mouse white preadipocytes into brown-like adipocytes

Pan, J., Kothan, S., Moe, A. T. M., & Huang, K. (2022) · Adipocyte · doi:10.1080/21623945.2022.2062852 · Cited by 10

Rats lackingUcp1present a novel translational tool for the investigation of thermogenic adaptation during cold challenge

Warfel, J. D., Elks, C. M., Bayless, D. S., Vandanmagsar, B., Stone, A. C., Velasquez, S. E., Olivares‐Nazar, P., Noland, R. C., Ghosh, S., Zhang, J., et al. (2023) · Acta Physiologica · doi:10.1111/apha.13935 · Cited by 10

Involvement of a novel cAMP signaling mediator for beige adipogenesis

Kim, J. S., Han, H., Seong, J. K., Ko, Y., & Koo, S. (2023) · Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2023.155536 · Cited by 10

Serum irisin concentrations were increased after transient continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

Li, L., Rampersad, S., Wang, X., Cheng, X., & Qu, S. (2016) · Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice · doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2016.01.030 · Cited by 10

Linifanib exerts dual anti-obesity effect by regulating adipocyte browning and formation

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MicroRNA-21 modulates brown adipose tissue adipogenesis and thermogenesis in a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome

Rezq, S., Huffman, A. M., Basnet, J., Alsemeh, A. E., do Carmo, J. M., Cardozo, L. L. Y., & Romero, D. G. (2024) · Biology of Sex Differences · doi:10.1186/s13293-024-00630-2 · Cited by 11

Triiodothyronine (T3) promotes browning of white adipose through inhibition of the PI3K/AKT signalling pathway

Huang, L., Guo, Z., Huang, M.-J., Zeng, X., & Huang, H. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-71591-0 · Cited by 10

Preadipocyte IL-13/IL-13Rα1 signaling regulates beige adipogenesis through modulation of PPARγ activity

Yesian, A. R., Chalom, M. M., Knudsen, N. H., Hyde, A. L., Personnaz, J., Cho, H., Liou, Y.-H., Starost, K. A., Lee, C., Tsai, D.-Y., et al. (2025) · Journal of Clinical Investigation · doi:10.1172/jci169152 · Cited by 10

Development of an adipocyte differentiation protocol using 3T3-L1 cells for the investigation of the browning process: identification of the PPAR-γ agonist rosiglitazone as a browning reference drug

Flori, L., Galgani, G., Bray, G., Ippolito, C., Segnani, C., Pellegrini, C., Citi, V., Bernardini, N., Martelli, A., & Calderone, V. (2025) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2025.1546456 · Cited by 10

Pathophysiology roles for adenosine 2A receptor in obesity and related diseases

Cai, Y., Chen, X., Yi, B., Li, J., & Wen, Z. (2022) · Obesity Reviews · doi:10.1111/obr.13490 · Cited by 9

RNA-seq Based Transcriptome Analysis Reveals The Cross-Talk of Macrophage and Adipocyte of Chicken Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue during The Embryonic and Post-Hatch Period

Zhao, H., Wu, M., Tang, X., Li, Q., Yi, X., Zhao, W., & Sun, X. (2022) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.889439 · Cited by 9

Disruption of mitochondria-associated ER membranes impairs insulin sensitivity and thermogenic function of adipocytes

Wang, C., Wang, C.-H., Hung, P.-J., & Wei, Y. (2022) · Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology · doi:10.3389/fcell.2022.965523 · Cited by 9

Yerba mate consumption by ovariectomized rats alters white adipose tissue

Andrade, V. M. D. M., de Moura, A. F., Chaves, K. D. C., Dias-Rocha, C. P., de Andrade, C. B. V., Trevenzoli, I. H., Ortiga-Carvalho, T. M., Barcellos, L., Vaisman, M., & Salerno, V. P. (2023) · Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.mce.2023.111881 · Cited by 9

Mechanisms underlying the efficacy of a rodent model of vertical sleeve gastrectomy — A focus on energy expenditure

Stefanidis, A., Lee, C. M. C., Greaves, E., Montgomery, M. K., Arnold, M., Newn, S., Budin, A. J., Lemus, M. B., Foldi, C. J., Burton, P. R., et al. (2023) · Molecular Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.molmet.2023.101739 · Cited by 9

Tankyrase: a promising therapeutic target with pleiotropic action

Sagathia, V., Patel, C. A., Beladiya, J., Patel, S., Sheth, D. B., & Shah, G. B. (2023) · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology · doi:10.1007/s00210-023-02576-5 · Cited by 9

Hepcidin deficiency in mice impairs white adipose tissue browning possibly due to a defect in de novo adipogenesis

Deschemin, J., Ransy, C., Bouillaud, F., Chung, S., Galy, B., Peyssonnaux, C., & Vaulont, S. (2023) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-023-39305-0 · Cited by 9

Smooth muscle cell-derived Cxcl12 directs macrophage accrual and sympathetic innervation to control thermogenic adipose tissue

Lee, D., Benvie, A. M., Steiner, B. M., Kolba, N. J., Ford, J. G., McCabe, S. M., Jiang, Y., & Berry, D. C. (2024) · Cell Reports · doi:10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114169 · Cited by 9

Enhanced browning of adipose tissue by mirabegron-microspheres

Niu, Z., Hildebrand, S., Kappes, S., Ali, M. R., Vogel, M., Mikhael, M., Ran, D., Kožák, J., Wiedner, M., Richter, D. F., et al. (2024) · Journal of Controlled Release · doi:10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.09.025 · Cited by 9

B-cell-activating factor deficiency attenuates high-fat diet-induced glucose intolerance by potentiating adipose tissue function

Kim, B., Do, M., & Hyun, C. (2015) · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.07.099 · Cited by 9

Top 10 Research Questions Related to Body Composition

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Inhibition of the acetyl lysine-binding pocket of bromodomain and extraterminal domain proteins interferes with adipogenesis

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Proteomic profiling of Ganoderma tsugae ethanol extract‐induced adipogenesis displaying browning features

Tseng, H., Yeh, W., Tu, Y., Yang, B., Lai, Y., Lee, H., Yang, Y.-C., Huang, H., Lee, Y., Ou, C., et al. (2018) · FEBS Letters · doi:10.1002/1873-3468.13061 · Cited by 9

Computational modelling of energy balance in individuals with Metabolic Syndrome

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The omentum of obese girls harbors small adipocytes and browning transcripts

Tarabra, E., Nouws, J., Vash‐Margita, A., Nadzam, G. S., Goldberg, R. L., Name, M. A. V., Pierpont, B. M., Knight, J., Shulman, G. I., & Caprio, S. (2020) · JCI Insight · doi:10.1172/jci.insight.135448 · Cited by 10

Electron Density of Adipose Tissues Determined by Phase-Contrast Computed Tomography Provides a Measure for Mitochondrial Density and Fat Content

Birnbacher, L., Maurer, S., Scheidt, K. T., Herzen, J., Pfeiffer, F., & Fromme, T. (2018) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2018.00707 · Cited by 9

Inhibition of a Novel CLK1-THRAP3-PPARγ Axis Improves Insulin Sensitivity

Wang, Z., Gao, X., Li, Q., Zhu, H., Zhao, X., Garcia-Barrio, M. T., Zhang, J., Guo, Y., Chen, Y. E., Zeng, R., et al. (2021) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.699578 · Cited by 8

Glycogen synthesis is required for adaptive thermogenesis in beige adipose tissue and affects diet-induced obesity

Zhuo, S., Bai, M., Wang, Z., Chen, L., Li, Z., Zhu, X., Chen, J., Ye, X., Guo, C., & Chen, Y. (2024) · American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism · doi:10.1152/ajpendo.00074.2024 · Cited by 9

A comparison of five methods to maximize RNA and DNA isolation yield from adipose tissue

Dabrowski, P., Rasmus, M., Jundziłł, A., Drewa, T. A., & Pokrywczyńska, M. (2024) · PeerJ · doi:10.7717/peerj.17071 · Cited by 8

Microneedle-Mediated Treatment of Obesity

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A framework of biomarkers for adipose tissue aging: a consensus statement by the Aging Biomarker Consortium

Yu, J., Zhang, Y., Zhang, T., Bi, Y., Chen, Y., Chen, Z. L., Dai, Z., Guo, F., Guo, L., Hu, C., et al. (2025) · Life Medicine · doi:10.1093/lifemedi/lnaf027 · Cited by 8

The Effect of Weight-Loss Interventions on Cervical and Chin Subcutaneous Fat Depots; the CENTRAL Randomized Controlled Trial

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High Fat High Sucrose Diet Modifies Uterine Contractility and Cervical Resistance in Pregnant Rats: The Roles of Sex Hormones, Adipokines and Cytokines

Gáspár, R., Hajagos‐Tóth, J., Schaffer, A., Kothencz, A., Siska-Szabó, L., Ducza, E., Csányi, A., Tábi, T., Bagaméry, F., Szökő, É., et al. (2022) · Life · doi:10.3390/life12060794 · Cited by 8

Effects of exercise on irisin in subjects with overweight or obesity. A systematic review of clinical studies

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A New Strategy for Obesity Treatment: Revealing the Frontiers of Anti-obesity Medications

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Dedifferentiation of mature adipocytes with periodic exposure to cold

Deng, Z., Zou, J., Wang, W., Nie, Y. G., Tung, W.-T., Ma, N., & Lendlein, A. (2019) · Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation · doi:10.3233/ch-199005 · Cited by 8

Незаменимые полиненасыщенные жирные кислоты в физиологии и метаболизме рыб и человека: значение, потребности, источники

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Ulmus parvifolia Jacq. Exhibits Antiobesity Properties and Potentially Induces Browning of White Adipose Tissue

Lee, Y. Y., Kim, M., Irfan, M., Yuk, H. J., Kim, D.-S., Lee, S. E., Kim, S., Kim, S., Kim, S., & Rhee, M. H. (2020) · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · doi:10.1155/2020/9358563 · Cited by 8

Differences in the vascular and metabolic profiles between metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity

Candi, E., Campanelli, M., Sica, G. S., Schinzari, F., Rovella, V., Daniele, N. D., Melino, J., & Tesauro, M. (2021) · Endocrine and Metabolic Science · doi:10.1016/j.endmts.2020.100077 · Cited by 9

Fibroblast growth factor induced Ucp1 expression in preadipocytes requires PGE2 biosynthesis and glycolytic flux

Gantert, T., Henkel, F. D. R., Wurmser, C., Oeckl, J., Fischer, L., Haid, M., Adamski, J., Bieren, J. E.-V., Klingenspor, M., & Fromme, T. (2021) · The FASEB Journal · doi:10.1096/fj.202002795r · Cited by 7

Synbiotics intake improves disturbed metabolism in a rat model of high fat diet-induced obesity; A potential role of adipose tissue browning

Mahmoud, H., Sallam, R. M., Henin, C. M. A., Moustafa, A. S., Mohamed, R. H., & Mohamad, M. I. (2022) · Obesity Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.obmed.2022.100414 · Cited by 8

UCP2 KO mice exhibit ameliorated obesity and inflammation induced by high-fat diet feeding

Kim, D. H., Kim, H. J., & Seong, J. K. (2022) · BMB Reports · doi:10.5483/bmbrep.2022.55.10.056 · Cited by 8

Pulling the trigger: Noncoding RNAs in white adipose tissue browning

Liang, D., & Li, G. (2023) · Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders · doi:10.1007/s11154-023-09866-6 · Cited by 8

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and extensively hydrolyzed casein-induced browning in a Ucp-1 reporter mouse model of obesity

Mao, L., Lei, J., Schoemaker, M. H., Ma, B., Zhong, Y., Lambers, T. T., van Tol, E. A. F., Zhou, Y., Nie, T., & Wu, D. (2018) · Food & Function · doi:10.1039/c7fo01835e · Cited by 8

The Great Roundleaf Bat (Hipposideros armiger) as a Good Model for Cold-Induced Browning of Intra-Abdominal White Adipose Tissue

Wang, Y., Zhu, T., Ke, S., Fang, N., Irwin, D. M., Lei, M., Zhang, J., Shi, H., Zhang, S., & Wang, Z. (2014) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0112495 · Cited by 8

Effects of Myostatin Gene Knockout on White Fat Browning and Related Gene Expression in Type 2 Diabetic Mice

Cheng, J., Lee, J., Liu, Y., Wang, Y., Duan, M., & Zeng, Z. (2023) · Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine · doi:10.17219/acem/171300 · Cited by 7

Mechanisms and metabolic consequences of adipocyte progenitor replicative senescence

Lin, T., Mohammad, A., Kolonin, M. G., & Eckel‐Mahan, K. L. (2024) · Immunometabolism · doi:10.1097/in9.0000000000000046 · Cited by 8

Single-nucleus RNA sequencing defines adipose tissue subpopulations that contribute to Tibetan pig cold adaptation

Liu, J., Jiang, Y., Liu, T., Chen, C., Chui, L., Cui, A., Zhang, X., Wang, X., Wang, Y., Yang, C., et al. (2025) · BMC Biology · doi:10.1186/s12915-025-02211-0 · Cited by 9

Combination of Berberine and Evodiamine Alleviates Obesity by Promoting Browning in 3T3-L1 Cells and High-Fat Diet-Induced Mice

Zhang, H., Xiong, P., Zheng, T., Hu, Y., Guo, P., Shen, T., & Zhou, X. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms26094170 · Cited by 7

Role of TRPV1 in neuroendocrine regulation: a potential target against obesity?

Wang, J., Liu, M., Wen, L., Xing, P., Chen, J., Xia, X., & Ding, W. (2025) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2025.1598804 · Cited by 8

Microneedles-based local photothermal therapy promotes browning of white adipose tissue and combats obesity

Li, L., Chen, H., Zhang, K., Hu, X., Xu, M., Wen, T., Ding, J., Zhao, M., Li, Y., Su, Y., et al. (2025) · Materials Today Bio · doi:10.1016/j.mtbio.2025.102167 · Cited by 7

Adipocyte Browning: A Promising Avenue in Anti-Obesity Therapy

Bae, Y., & Cheon, H. G. (2026) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms27031321 · Cited by 8

Effects of In Vitro Muscle Contraction on Thermogenic Protein Levels in Co-Cultured Adipocytes

Nintou, E., Karligiotou, E., Vliora, M., Fatouros, I. G., Jamurtas, A. Z., Sakellaridis, N., DIMAS, K. S., & Flouris, A. D. (2021) · Life · doi:10.3390/life11111227 · Cited by 7

Lysosomal acid lipase promotes endothelial proliferation in cold-activated adipose tissue

Fischer, A. W., Jaeckstein, M. Y., & Heeren, J. (2021) · Adipocyte · doi:10.1080/21623945.2021.2013416 · Cited by 7

Loss of transketolase promotes the anti-diabetic role of brown adipose tissues

Ji, Y., Liu, W., Zhu, Y., Li, Y., Lu, Y., Liu, Q., Tong, L., Hu, L., Xu, N., Chen, Z., et al. (2022) · Journal of Endocrinology · doi:10.1530/joe-22-0047 · Cited by 7

A single-cell CRISPRi platform for characterizing candidate genes relevant to metabolic disorders in human adipocytes

Bielczyk-Maczyńska, E., Sharma, D., Blencowe, M., Saliba‐Gustafsson, P., Gloudemans, M. J., Yang, X., Carcamo‐Orive, I., Wabitsch, M., Svensson, K. J., Park, C. Y., et al. (2023) · American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology · doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00148.2023 · Cited by 8

CD73-dependent generation of extracellular adenosine by vascular endothelial cells modulates de novo lipogenesis in adipose tissue

Jaeckstein, M. Y., Schulze, I., Zajac, M. W., Heine, M., Mann, O., Pfeifer, A., & Heeren, J. (2024) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2023.1308456 · Cited by 7

Apigenin Self-Assembled Collagen Biomatrix for Reprogramming the Obese Wound Microenvironment for Its Management and Repair

Sreekumar, S., Vijayan, V., Gangaraj, K. P., & Kiran, M. S. (2024) · ACS Applied Bio Materials · doi:10.1021/acsabm.3c00609 · Cited by 7

A novel long noncoding RNA AK029592 contributes to thermogenic adipocyte differentiation

Hong, P., Wang, D., Wu, Y., Zhang, Q., Liu, P., Pan, J., Yu, M., & Tian, W. (2024) · Stem Cells Translational Medicine · doi:10.1093/stcltm/szae056 · Cited by 7

Reversing Pdgfrβ signaling restores metabolically active beige adipocytes by alleviating ILC2 suppression in aged and obese mice

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Nicotinamide Riboside Ameliorates Fructose-Induced Lipid Metabolism Disorders in Mice by Activating Browning of WAT, and May Be Also Related to the Regulation of Gut Microbiota

Zhang, H., Zhao, X., Zhang, L., Sun, D., Ma, Y., Bai, Y., Bai, X., Liang, X., & Liang, H. (2024) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu16223920 · Cited by 7

Flow Cytometry Assisted Isolation of Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells

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Identification and characterization of metformin on peptidomic profiling in human visceral adipocytes

Gao, Y., Wang, X., Huang, F., Cui, X., Li, Y., Wang, X., Cao, Y., Xu, P., Xie, K., Tang, R., et al. (2017) · Journal of Cellular Biochemistry · doi:10.1002/jcb.26347 · Cited by 7

Trafic et signalisation du récepteur de la leptine

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Role of Mitochondria in Adipose Tissues Metabolism and Plasticity

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Inducible beige adipocytes improve impaired glucose metabolism in interscapular BAT-removal mice

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