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[Brown fat tissue in humans].

L N Medvedev1, E I Elsukova

  • 1Pedagogical University, Krasnoyarsk.

Uspekhi Fiziologicheskikh Nauk
|May 15, 2002
PubMed
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Brown adipose tissue (BAT), present in humans and primates, is crucial for thermoregulation and body mass. This review highlights the importance of studying BAT functioning for human health and obesity prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Metabolism
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is vital for thermogenesis and metabolic regulation in mammals.
  • Unlike most large mammals, humans and primates retain BAT postnatally.
  • BAT's role in human adiposity and potential therapeutic applications are areas of growing interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the significance of brown adipose tissue (BAT) functioning in human energy metabolism.
  • To draw attention to BAT as a potential target for combating human obesity.
  • To bridge the gap in domestic research on BAT's role in energy circulation.

Main Methods:

  • This publication is a review and conceptual piece.
  • It synthesizes existing international research on BAT.
  • It highlights the need for focused domestic research.

Main Results:

  • Brown adipose tissue (BAT) plays a critical role in non-shivering thermogenesis.
  • BAT's presence throughout postnatal development in humans suggests a unique metabolic function.
  • BAT is a potential target for pharmacological interventions against obesity.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding brown adipose tissue (BAT) function is crucial for addressing human metabolic disorders, particularly obesity.
  • Further research into BAT's role in energy expenditure is warranted.
  • BAT represents a promising avenue for developing novel anti-obesity strategies.

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