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Adipose Tissue Intracrinology

Meaning

Adipose tissue intracrinology describes the local synthesis, metabolism, and action of steroid hormones directly within adipocytes and associated cells, distinct from systemic endocrine gland production. This process involves converting circulating precursors into active or inactive steroid forms, exerting autocrine or paracrine effects. These localized hormonal activities influence adipocyte function and differentiation, highlighting the tissue’s role as an active endocrine organ.