The physiological regulation of the storage, release, and metabolic activity of adipose tissue, commonly known as body fat. This control is crucial as fat cells are not merely inert storage depots but active endocrine organs that secrete various adipokines, influencing systemic metabolism, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity. Maintaining healthy adipose function is a core component of metabolic wellness and longevity.
Origin
The concept stems from classical endocrinology and metabolic physiology, where ‘adipose’ derives from the Latin adeps (fat) and ’tissue’ from the Old French tissu (woven). ‘Control’ relates to the homeostatic mechanisms of the neuroendocrine system governing energy balance.
Mechanism
Hormones such as insulin, catecholamines, cortisol, and thyroid hormones directly modulate lipogenesis and lipolysis within adipocytes. The central nervous system also exerts regulatory influence via sympathetic output, fine-tuning energy partitioning. Effective control relies on a delicate, well-calibrated interplay between these endocrine signals and the adipocyte’s intrinsic receptor sensitivity.
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