This review summarizes current knowledge on human brown adipose tissue (BAT), focusing on its pathophysiological roles in energy homeostasis, obesity, and related metabolic disorders. The effects of aging and sex on BAT are also discussed. BAT, through thermogenesis, plays a role in regulating body temperature, energy expenditure, and body fatness. Clinical studies reveal associations between BAT and metabolic disorders (insulin resistance, diabetes, dyslipidemia, fatty liver) and cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, atherosclerosis).
Publisher
World J Mens Health
Published On
Jul 04, 2023
Authors
Masayuki Saito, Yuko Okamatsu-Ogura
Tags
brown adipose tissue
energy homeostasis
metabolic disorders
aging
obesity
thermogenesis
cardiovascular diseases
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