Signals of adiposity |
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| Authors: | Vernon R G Denis R G Sørensen A |
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| Institution: | a Hannah Research Institute, Ayr KA6 5HL, Scotland, UK |
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| Abstract: | Adipose tissue, a reserve of energy, has played an essential role in mammalian evolution. Adipose tissue differs from other tissues in that its mass has considerable capacity to expand, which while beneficial in decreasing the risk of starvation, increases the risk of predation. Adipose tissue mass is thus under tight control in nondomestic species. Adipose tissue secretes a variety of factors, some of which (leptin, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)  , resistin) are thought to be involved in modulation of adipose mass. Leptin has a variety of functions, primarily targetting the hypothalamus where it acts to decrease appetite and increase energy expenditure. Leptin is also involved in the adaptations to fasting, and leptin is also required for normal reproductive and immune function. TNF and resistin appear to have key paracrine roles, attenuating the anabolic effects of insulin on adipose tissue metabolism. |
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| Keywords: | Leptin Adipose tissue Tumor necrosis factor |
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