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Batokines

Meaning

A specialized class of peptide and protein signaling molecules secreted by brown adipose tissue (BAT) into the systemic circulation. These endocrine factors mediate inter-organ communication, primarily influencing systemic metabolism, energy expenditure, and thermogenesis. Batokines represent a key area of metabolic research due to their profound regulatory effects on glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism throughout the body.