Adipose Tissue and Adipokines in Health and Disease

The field of adipose tissue biology has been expanding at a very rapid pace in the last few years. Numerous advances have been made since publication of the first edition of this book, in terms of basic adipocyte biology, understanding of the determinants of obesity, distribution of body fat and weight loss, as well as the mechanisms linking excess adiposity to various co-morbidities. Adipose Tissues and Adipokines in Health and Disease, Second Edition contains updated chapters from the previous volume but as the field has evolved, some areas covered in the first edition have been refocused to address the new knowledge. This book is divided into six sections, the first three dealing with basic biology of adipose tissue and adipokines and the last three with clinical and epidemiological features of obesity, adipose tissue dysfunction and obesity-associated pathologies. The chapters are be written by experts in their fields and include the most up to date scientific information. Adipose Tissues and Adipokines in Health and Disease, Second Edition will is a useful resource for physicians interested in adipose tissue biology, but also for basic scientists who want to know more about applied aspects of the field. The book targets endocrinologists, resident and fellows, internists, nutritionists and general practitioners who are exposed to an ever-expanding obese population. §