Prevalence and Associated Factor of Brown Adipose Tissue: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Misganaw Gebrie WorkuWullo Sisay SeretewDessie Abebaw Angaw Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema

Published in: BioMed research international (2020)

The percentage of adult individuals with brown adipose tissue was high, and its activity was reduced in obese individuals. Although it is reduced in amount, still it presents in obese individuals. So, activation of the brown adipose tissue in adult and older individuals should be a target for the treatment of obesity.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
insulin resistance
high fat diet
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
risk factors
middle aged
obese patients
weight gain
young adults
childhood cancer
community dwelling
combination therapy