[Adipose tissue. Pathophysiology, distribution, sex differences and the role in inflammation and cancerogenesis].
The role of adipose tissue is energy storage, but there is increasing evidence that adipocytes and adipokines are involved in metabolic and inflammatory processes. This paper reviews the pathophysiology of different adipose tissue depots. Interrelationships between sex hormones, adipose tissue and risk factors are also discussed. Present study focuses on the effects of adipokines on immune system and on the mechanisms relating adiposity to cancer risk.
Zakład Patofizjologii Katedry Patofiziologii i Endokcynologii, Slaski Uniwersytet Medyczny, Zabrze. lusiem@poczta.onet.pl
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Siemińska
D017667:Adipocytes / Q000502:physiology; D054392:Adipokines / Q000502:physiology; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000503:physiopathology*; D050218:Body Fat Distribution; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors
D054392:Adipokines