Endocrine Abstracts

The adipose tissue is an endocrine organ distributed over multiple depots and broadly categorised into two main subtypes: white adipose tissue which stores energy as lipids and brown adipose tissue which dissipates energy in the form of heat. Adipocytes from the white depots are able to switch from a white to a brown-like phenotype, a process called beiging. This phenomenon is stimulated by cold exposure or sympathetic nervous system activation and is associated with improved ...