Lipokines and Thermogenesis
Abstract
Adaptive thermogenesis is a catabolic process that consumes energy-storing molecules and expends that energy as heat in response to environmental changes. This process occurs primarily in brown and beige adipose tissue. Thermogenesis is regulated by many factors, including lipid derived paracrine and endocrine hormones called lipokines. Recently, technologic advances for identifying new lipid biomarkers of thermogenic activity have shed light on a diverse set of lipokines that act through different pathways to regulate energy expenditure. In this review, we highlight a few examples of lipokines that regulate thermogenesis. The biosynthesis, regulation, and effects of the thermogenic lipokines in several families are reviewed, including oloeylethanolamine, endocannabinoids, prostaglandin E2, and 12,13-diHOME. These thermogenic lipokines present potential therapeutic targets to combat states of excess energy storage, such as obesity and related metabolic disorders.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1210/en.2019-00337
Entities
People
- Matthew D Lynes
- Sean D Kodani
- Yu-Hua Tseng
Organizations
- Harvard Medical School
- Harvard University
- National Institutes of Health
- United States Army