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Adipose Tissue

Adipose tissue is a specialized type of connective tissue composed primarily of fat-storing cells called adipocytes, serving as the body's principal long-term energy reserve. Beyond storing energy as triglycerides, adipose tissue provides thermal insulation and mechanical cushioning and functions as an active endocr…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 53× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-450X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Adipose tissue is a specialized type of connective tissue composed primarily of fat-storing cells called adipocytes, serving as the body's principal long-term energy reserve. Beyond storing energy as triglycerides, adipose tissue provides thermal insulation and mechanical cushioning and functions as an active endocrine organ, secreting hormones and signaling molecules such as leptin and adiponectin that influence appetite, metabolism, and inflammation. It exists in distinct forms, including white adipose tissue, which stores energy, and brown adipose tissue, which dissipates energy as heat. The amount and distribution of adipose tissue are central to understanding obesity and its metabolic consequences. In the context of obesity management, adipose tissue is studied both as a driver of disease and as a therapeutic target. Research in this journal examines the physiology of adipose tissue in relation to combating obesity, the inflammatory status of adipose tissue in obese individuals, dietary and pharmacological interventions affecting fat accumulation, models of body composition, and the role of thyroid hormones in obesity. Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells feature prominently as well, reflecting interest in the regenerative potential of fat tissue. Key aspects of the field include adipocyte biology, the endocrine function of fat, adipose inflammation, and the links between fat distribution and metabolic risk.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 53 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Obesity Management (ISSN 2574-450X).

Journal editorial board
Amit Surve · United States Paola Aceto · Italy Joseph Fomusi Ndisang · Canada

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