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Adipocyte Signaling Pathways

Meaning

Adipocyte Signaling Pathways represent the intricate network of molecular communication processes orchestrated by adipocytes, or fat cells, to regulate systemic energy balance, metabolism, and inflammatory status. These pathways involve the secretion of a diverse array of signaling molecules, termed adipokines, which function as true hormones influencing distant tissues. Understanding this complex cellular crosstalk is fundamental for addressing conditions like insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and reproductive hormone imbalances.