Obesity can lead to a chronic inflammatory state within the body. What drives this inflammation? Does inflammation, in turn, ...

Traditionally, adipose tissue was viewed as a rather inert organ that functioned solely as a fat storage depot. However, this tissue is now recognized as a bona fide endocrine organ that has the ...

Discover the biological factors that allow some people to maintain their weight while others struggle with fat, from genetic ...

But fat is far from passive—it's actually the body's largest endocrine organ, playing a central role in metabolism. Adipose tissue produces key metabolic hormones, including leptin, adiponectin ...

More information: Jae‐Seong Lee et al, 3D Bioprinting‐Assisted Tissue Assembly of Endocrine Adipose Units for Enhanced Skin ...

A comprehensive new review by researchers at the University of Kentucky sheds light on the intricate and damaging ...

BAT is a thermogenic organ. In contrast to white adipose tissue (WAT), the primary function of BAT is to produce heat by the process of nonshivering thermogenesis (NST). This process is enabled by ...

Fibrosis, driven by abnormal extracellular matrix (ECM) accumulation, disrupts normal adipose tissue function and contributes to broader organ dysfunction. The review explores how miRNAs act as ...