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Adipocyte Signaling

Meaning

Adipocyte signaling refers to the complex communication network involving adipokines, hormones, and cytokines secreted by adipose tissue that influence systemic metabolism, inflammation, and endocrine function. Adipose tissue is not merely a passive energy storage depot; it acts as a highly active endocrine organ. This signaling profoundly impacts insulin sensitivity, satiety, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. Dysregulation of this intricate signaling cascade is central to many metabolic and hormonal disorders.