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SUBMITTER: Rossi F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6163475 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Rossi Francesca F Punzo Francesca F Umano Giuseppina Rosaria GR Argenziano Maura M Miraglia Del Giudice Emanuele E
International journal of molecular sciences 20180910 9
Obesity is an increasing health problem worldwide. Its related comorbidities imply a high cost for the National Health System and diminish a patient's life quality. Adipose tissue is composed of three types of cells. White adipocytes are involved in fat storage and secretion of hormones. Brown adipocytes are involved in thermogenesis and caloric expenditure. Beige adipocytes are transitional adipocytes that in response to various stimuli can turn from white to brown and could be protective again ...[more]