期刊
CYTOKINE & GROWTH FACTOR REVIEWS
卷 20, 期 5-6, 页码 523-531出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2009.10.019
关键词
Bone morphogenetic proteins; Adipose tissue; Energy metabolism
资金
- German Research Foundation
- NIH [DK077097]
- Eli Lilly Research Foundation
- Harvard Stem Cell Institute
- Harvard Catalyst/Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES [R01DK077097, P30DK040561] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) regulate many processes in embryonic development as well as in the maintenance of normal tissue function later in adult life. However, the role of this family of proteins in formation of adipose tissue has been underappreciated in the field of developmental biology. With the growing epidemic of obesity, improved knowledge of adipocyte development and function is urgently needed. Recently, there have been significant advances in understanding the role of different members of the BMP superfamily in control of adipocyte differentiation and systemic energy homeostasis. This review summarizes recent progress in understanding how BMPs specify adipose cell fate in stem/progenitor cells and their potential role in energy metabolism. We propose that BMPs provide instructive signals for adipose cell fate determination and regulate adipocyte function. These findings have opened up exciting opportunities for developing new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of obesity and its many associated metabolic disorders. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
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