Release and effects of prostaglandins in adipose tissue

B Richelsen - Prostaglandins, leukotrienes and essential fatty acids, 1992 - Elsevier
Adipose tissue is important in internal metabolism, particularly in relation to storage and
mobilization of triglycerides. In addition, both the amount as well as the topographical
localization of the adipose tissue seem to be of importance for the health consequences of
obesity. Accordingly, factors regulating adipose tissue metabolism have been investigated
with increasing enthusiasm over the last decade. The possible role of arachidonic acid (AA)
metabolites in controlling the function and metabolism of adipose tissue have been …