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Adipocytokine Modulation

Meaning

Adipocytokines are signaling proteins secreted by adipose tissue (fat cells) that regulate metabolism, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity. Adipocytokine Modulation refers to the targeted therapeutic or lifestyle intervention aimed at restoring a healthy balance in the secretion and action of these hormones, such as leptin and adiponectin. This precise adjustment is crucial because dysregulated adipocytokine profiles, often seen in visceral adiposity, contribute significantly to chronic metabolic dysfunction and endocrine disruption. The goal is to shift the profile from pro-inflammatory and insulin-resistant to anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing.