The Adipose Tissue and Obesity section includes posts/pages covering the biochemistry, physiology, and molecular biology of white and brown adipose tissue, the biochemistry and pathology of obesity, and the pathology of the Metabolic Syndrome.
Last Updated: April 11, 2024 What is Obesity? Obesity is defined as a physical condition in which an individual has a body mass index (BMI) ≥30kg/m2. The BMI is a measure of the relationship between an individuals weight and height. The BMI is calculated by dividing a...
Last Updated: April 11, 2024 Introduction to Adipose Tissue Adipose tissue is not merely an organ designed to passively store excess carbon in the form of fatty acids esterified to glycerol (triglycerides). Mature adipocytes synthesize and secrete numerous enzymes,...
Last Updated: March 2, 2023 Introduction to the Metabolic Syndrome A little more than 20 years ago Dr. Gerald M. Reaven put forth the concept that the insulin resistance syndrome was the root cause of glucose intolerance, elevated LDL along with reduced HDL, and...