Abdominal Fat Physiology Articles
In-depth explorations of physiological mechanisms influencing adipose tissue accumulation in the abdominal region.
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Differences Between Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose Tissue
Detailed examination of anatomical compartments, their distinct metabolic properties, cellular characteristics, and functional significance in whole-body metabolism and endocrine signaling.
Cortisol's Role in Preferential Central Fat Storage
Comprehensive exploration of stress hormone effects on abdominal adiposity, HPA axis activation, chronic glucocorticoid elevation, and mechanisms promoting preferential visceral fat deposition.
Insulin Dynamics and Abdominal Adiposity
In-depth analysis of insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia in directing nutrients toward central adiposity, metabolic fate determination, and substrate partitioning in visceral compartments.
Sex Hormones and Fat Distribution Patterns
Detailed study of androgen and estrogen influences on regional fat patterning, sexual dimorphism in adiposity, midlife hormonal transitions, and sex-specific substrate allocation.
Inflammation and Adipokine Dysregulation in Visceral Obesity
Comprehensive review of inflammatory mechanisms in visceral fat, pro-inflammatory cytokine production, adipokine imbalance, and systemic metabolic consequences of central adiposity.
Sleep and Circadian Effects on Fat Partitioning
Detailed exploration of sleep duration and quality impacts on metabolic regulation, circadian rhythm disruption consequences, hormonal effects on fat distribution, and sleep-metabolism interactions.