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Cerenkov Luminescence Imaging of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue
Published on: October 7, 2014
Brown adipose tissue: a potential target for aging interventions and healthy longevity
Hongde Li1,2, Junli Li1, Chengxiang Song1,2
1Laboratory of Cardiac Structure and Function, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, PR China.
Abstract:
Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is a type of fat tissue that can generate heat and plays an important role in regulating body temperature and energy metabolism. Enhancing BAT activity through medication, exercise and other means has become a potential effective method for treating metabolic disorders. Recently, there has been increasing evidence suggesting a link between BAT and aging. As humans age, the volume and activity of BAT decrease, which may contribute to the development of age-related diseases. Multiple organelles signaling pathways have been reported to be involved in the aging process associated with BAT. Therefore, we aimed to review the evidence related to the association between aging process and BAT decreasing, analyze the potential of BAT as a predictive marker for age-related diseases, and explore potential therapeutic strategies targeting BAT for aging interventions and healthy longevity.
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