The role of impaired adipogenesis in insulin resistance among non-obese individuals

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Abstract (original English)

Introduction Adipogenesis is an essential process for energy storage, hormone regulation, and overall metabolic health. Previous work showed that impaired adipogenesis plays an important role in the development of obesity-associated insulin resistance. This project investigates the role of impaired adipogenesis in the development of insulin resistance among non-obese (lean/overweight) individuals under physiological and pathological microenvironments. Methods Subcutaneous adipose tissue samples were obtained from insulin-sensitive and insulin-resistant non-obese cohorts undergoing maxillofacial or body contouring surgeries. Preadipocytes were isolated and examined for proliferation and adipogenic capacity, insulin signaling, and inflammatory markers. These assessments were conducted under basal conditions and following treatment with either tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) to induce insulin resistance or metformin to promote insulin sensitivity. Results Insulin-resistant participants, in comparison to insulin-sensitive counterparts, showed lower adipogenic capacity, higher susceptibility to the anti-adipogenic and pro-inflammatory effect of TNF-α potentially due to hyperphosphorylation of insulin receptor substrate-1. Discussion This highlights the role of impaired adipogenesis in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance among non-obese individuals. Further research is needed

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Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

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