Water Quality Laboratory, Hebron Municipality, Hebron, Australia
Short Communication
Endocrine Function of Adipose Tissue in Dairy Cows during the Per Parturient Period
Author(s): Yulia Watson*
The role of Adipose Tissue (AT) in metabolism extends far beyond just energy storage, proving to be much more intricate than originally thought. In addition to its involvement in lipid metabolism, AT plays a critical role in regulating glucose balance, amino acid metabolism, and inflammatory processes. The discovery of leptin in 1994 led to the realization that AT could secrete signaling molecules known as adipokines, which act in autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine manners. Moreover, AT can respond to various signals from other tissues via its receptors, integrating into broader physiological control systems throughout the body. The secretome of differentiated human adipocytes includes over 400 distinct proteins. However, in dairy cows, the understanding of the timecourse changes in adipokines during the transition from pregnancy to lactation is mainly limited to m-RNA data, with pro.. View More»
