ea0056oc3.3 | New insights in bone disorders | ECE2018
Suchacki Karla
, Tavares Adriana
, Sinton Matthew
, Alcaide Carlos
, Morton Nicholas
, Cawthorn William
Introduction: White adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT) are key regulators of systemic metabolic function. Bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) accounts for 10% of total adipose mass in healthy humans and therefore can be considered a third major adipose subtype. However, it is unclear if BMAT contributes to systemic energy homeostasis.Objectives: Assess [18F]-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake into bone and the marrow cavity (MC) fo...