Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMed

The developmental origins of adipose tissue.

Berry DC., Stenesen D., Zeve D., Graff JM.

Narrative Review, published in Development (2013) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Development (2013)
Country
England
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
24046315
PMCID
PMC3775412
DOI
10.1242/dev.080549
Citations
247

Abstract (original English)

Adipose tissue is formed at stereotypic times and locations in a diverse array of organisms. Once formed, the tissue is dynamic, responding to homeostatic and external cues and capable of a 15-fold expansion. The formation and maintenance of adipose tissue is essential to many biological processes and when perturbed leads to significant diseases. Despite this basic and clinical significance, understanding of the developmental biology of adipose tissue has languished. In this Review, we highlight recent efforts to unveil adipose developmental cues, adipose stem cell biology and the regulators of adipose tissue homeostasis and dynamism.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
AdipocytesAdipose TissueAnimalsCell DifferentiationHumansStem Cell NicheStem Cells

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