The Dual Role of the Pervasive “Fattish” Tissue Remodeling With Age

Human aging is characterized by dramatic changes in body mass composition that include a general increase of the total fat mass. Within the fat mass, a change in the proportions of adipose tissues also occurs with aging, affecting body metabolism, and playing a central role in many chronic diseases,...

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Main Authors: Maria Conte, Morena Martucci, Marco Sandri, Claudio Franceschi, Stefano Salvioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2019.00114/full