Nervy issues of fatty tissues: a deeper dig into the innervation of fat.

Autor: Seika, Philippa, Kulkarni, Subhash
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Zdroj: American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology; Oct2024, Vol. 327 Issue 4, pH826-H827, 2p
Abstrakt: A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology examined the innervation of adipose cells in different adipose tissues. The study found that while many neuronal populations innervated these tissues, their localization showed a preference for the vasculature rather than the adipocytes. The study also found that neurotransmitter-based stimulation of calcium signaling in adipocytes occurred independently of neuronal activity. These findings challenge the established belief that neurons directly regulate adipocyte behavior and suggest that non-neural mechanisms play a larger role in regulating adipocyte cell behavior. The study contributes to our understanding of the complex interplay between adipose tissue and vascular health, with potential implications for treating hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index