| Literature DB >> 32418585 |
Kathleen M Gavin1, Daniel H Bessesen2.
Abstract
Regional adipose tissue distribution differs between men and women. Differences in the accumulation of adipose tissue as well as the regulation of secretion of a number of products from adipose tissue are under the control of sex steroids, which act through a wide variety of mechanisms, both direct and indirect, to tailor metabolism to the unique needs of each sex. A fuller understanding of sex-based differences in adipose tissue function may help with tailored strategies for disease prevention and treatment and provide insights into fundamental differences in the processes that regulate nutrient homeostasis and body weight.Entities:
Keywords: Estrogen; Hormone action; Hormone replacement therapy; Regional adiposity; Sex differences; Testosterone
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32418585 PMCID: PMC7921847 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2020.02.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8529 Impact factor: 4.741