adipocytokines
Adipocytokines, also known as adipokines, are cytokines produced and secreted by adipose tissue. They function as signaling molecules that convey information about the body's energy and nutritional status to other organs. They are produced by adipocytes as well as cells in the stromal vascular fraction and can act in an autocrine, paracrine, or endocrine manner.
The best known adipocytokines include leptin, which regulates appetite and energy expenditure through central nervous system
In obesity, adipose tissue expands and becomes inflamed, leading to dysregulated adipocytokine production. Adiponectin levels typically
Because adipocytokines reflect adipose tissue health and influence metabolic and immune pathways, they are actively studied