Regulation of adipogenesis by nucleotides

The process by which multipotent cells commit to differentiate into distinct cell types, eventually forming functional tissues and organisms, has fascinated scientists for decades. Consequently, numerous studies have contributed to our understanding of how transcription factors and signaling molecules regulate differentiation. A growing area of interest in the field centers around the role of nutrients and metabolic pathways in cell fate determination. This review focuses on adipogenesis (also termed hyperplasia), the formation of adipocytes, which are key sensors of nutrient availability. We will examine recent findings that reshape our understanding of how nucleotide metabolism regulates adipogenesis.