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ea0056oc3.3 | New insights in bone disorders | ECE2018

[18F]-FDG PET/CT imaging: A tool to reveal the metabolic functions of bone marrow adipose tissue

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...
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Endocrine Abstracts
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