Autonomic innervation of visceral and peri-vascular adipose tissue

Daly, C. J. (2019) Autonomic innervation of visceral and peri-vascular adipose tissue. In: Vasconcelos, C. A. C. d., Mokler, D. and Hernandez, P. D. (eds.) NeuroNutri 2019 : Nutrition, Brain and Behavior. Editora UFPE: Recife. ISBN 9788541511629

Abstract

Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes are together recognized as a metabolic syn-drome which is more prevalent with ageing. An element common to both hyperten-sion and obesity is hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. With ageing we experience broader alterations in general autonomic function, including hyperactivity. Therefore, with globally increasing incidence of obesity (and associated disorders) it is important to more fully understand the complex interplay that exists between the autonomic nerves and adipocytes. This short review charts the development of our appreciation of the importance of innervated fat and considers the physiological inte-ractions between both systems.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Daly, Professor Craig
• Authors: Daly, C. J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences
• Publisher: Editora UFPE
• ISBN: 9788541511629