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Adipogenesis Inhibition

Meaning

Adipogenesis inhibition refers to the pharmacological or physiological process of preventing or significantly suppressing the differentiation of precursor cells, known as pre-adipocytes, into mature, lipid-storing adipocytes, which are fat cells. This biological control mechanism is a key target in the management of metabolic health and the prevention of excessive or ectopic adipose tissue accumulation. Understanding this process is vital in the context of hormonal imbalances, such as hyperinsulinemia, that often drive pathological weight gain and associated cardiometabolic risk factors. Successful inhibition can help modulate body composition and improve systemic insulin sensitivity.