Erschienen in:
01.11.2018 | Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome (J Sperati, Section Editor)
Adipose Tissue and Modulation of Hypertension
verfasst von:
Eashita Das, Joon Ho Moon, Ju Hee Lee, Nikita Thakkar, Zdenka Pausova, Hoon-Ki Sung
Erschienen in:
Current Hypertension Reports
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Ausgabe 11/2018
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of hypertension (HTN), a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Growing body of research suggests that adipose tissue function is directly associated with the pathogenesis of obesity-related HTN. In this review, we will discuss recent research on the role of adipose tissue in blood pressure (BP) regulation and activation of brown adipose tissue (BAT) as a potentially new therapeutic means for obesity-related HTN.
Recent Findings
Adipose tissue provides mechanical protection of the blood vessels and plays a role in regulation of vascular tone. Exercise and fasting activate BAT and induce browning of white adipose tissue (WAT). BAT-secreted FGF21 lowers BP and protects against HTN. Browning of perivascular WAT improves HTN.
Summary
New insights on WAT browning and BAT activation can open new avenues of potential therapeutic interventions to treat obesity-related HTN.