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Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ

Prins, Johannes B.·2002·Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Abstract

Adipose tissue is a highly active endocrine organ secreting a range of soluble products with both local and distant actions. These hormones have important roles in metabolism, reproduction, cardiovascular function and immunity. It is now evident that adipose endocrine function directly influences other organ systems, including the brain, liver and skeletal muscle. The endocrine function of adipose tissue is significantly regulated by nutritional status, and both are inextricably linked to the energy storage role of adipose tissue. This chapter highlights the endocrinology of adipose tissue by concentrating on functional aspects of the secreted products. The data of particular relevance to humans are highlighted, and areas in need of future research are suggested.

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  • Adipose tissue is an important endocrine organ that expresses various cytokines and regulates energy homeostasis, blood pressure, immune function, angiogenesis, mechanical shock protection, and thermogenic function.

    “Currently, AT is characterized as an important endocrine organ present in the body, related both to the expression of various cytokines and to the regulation and coordination of energy homeostasis, blood pressure, immune function, angiogenesis, mechanical shock protection, and thermogenic function (Prins, 2002; Trayhurn and Wood, 2004).”

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Authors
Prins, J. B.
Affiliations
Princess Alexandra Hospital (AU)
Corresponding author
Prins, Johannes B.
Venue
Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2002-12
Volume
16
Issue
4
Pages
639-651
ISSN
1521-690X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2039171178
Cited by
121
References
93
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.52
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Keywords
adipose tissue, adipokines, adipokine signaling, energy metabolism, nutritional regulation, reproduction, cardiovascular function, immunity, brain, liver, skeletal muscle, energy storage
MeSH terms
Adipose Tissue, Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Animals, Endocrine Glands, Energy Metabolism, Fatty Acids, Nonesterified, Humans, Immunity, Proteins, Renin-Angiotensin System, Gonadal Steroid Hormones, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, Interleukin-6, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1, Leptin, Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins, Adiponectin, Agouti Signaling Protein

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