Adiposopathy

Adiposopathy

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Adiposopathy (or sick fat) refers to the dysfunction of fat cells. This dysfunction may contribute to many of the adverse metabolic conditions associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome.[1][2][3]

[edit] 1 Diagnosis

Currently, no accepted diagnostic criteria exist for adiposopathy.

[edit] 2 References

1. ^ Kershaw EE, Flier JS. Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2004 June;89(6):2548-56. PMID 15181022
2. ^ Miner JL. The adipocyte as an endocrine cell. J Anim Sci 2004 March;82(3):935-41. PMID 15032452
3. ^ Caspar-Bauguil S, Cousin B, Galinier A, Segafredo C, Nibbelink M, André M, Casteilla L, Pénicaud L. Adipose tissues as an ancestral immune organ: site-specific change in obesity. FEBS Lett 2005 July 4;579(17):3487-92. PMID 15953605

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