Somatosensory innervation of adipose tissues

Copyright © 2023. Published by Elsevier Inc..

The increasing prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes has led to a greater interest in adipose tissue physiology. Adipose tissue is now understood as an organ with endocrine and thermogenic capacities in addition to its role in fat storage. It plays a critical role in systemic metabolism and energy regulation, and its activity is tightly regulated by the nervous system. Fat is now recognized to receive sympathetic innervation, which transmits information from the brain, as well as sensory innervation, which sends information into the brain. The role of sympathetic innervation in adipose tissue has been extensively studied. However, the extent and the functional significance of sensory innervation have long been unclear. Recent studies have started to reveal that sensory neurons robustly innervate adipose tissue and play an important role in regulating fat activity. This brief review will discuss both historical evidence and recent advances, as well as important remaining questions about the sensory innervation of adipose tissue.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:265

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Physiology & behavior - 265(2023) vom: 01. Juni, Seite 114174

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Wang, Yu [VerfasserIn]
Ye, Li [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

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Date Completed 20.04.2023

Date Revised 09.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.physbeh.2023.114174

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NLM354706519