Adipose tissues have a central role in energy homeostasis, as they secrete adipokines and regulate energy storage and dissipation. Novel adipokines from white, brown and beige adipocytes have been identified in 2016. Identifying the specific receptors for each adipokine is pivotal for developing greater insights into the fat-derived signalling pathways that regulate energy homeostasis.
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Kajimura, S. Advances in the understanding of adipose tissue biology. Nat Rev Endocrinol 13, 69–70 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2016.211
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