1. Matrix density regulates adipocyte phenotype.
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Ky, Alexander, McCoy, Atticus J., Flesher, Carmen G., Friend, Nicole E., Li, Jie, Akinleye, Kore, Patsalis, Christopher, Lumeng, Carey N., Putnam, Andrew J., and O'Rourke, Robert W.
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DENSITY matrices ,FAT cells ,ADIPOSE tissues ,HUMAN phenotype ,AEROBIC metabolism - Abstract
Alterations of the extracellular matrix contribute to adipose tissue dysfunction in metabolic disease. We studied the role of matrix density in regulating human adipocyte phenotype in a tunable hydrogel culture system. Lipid accumulation was maximal in intermediate hydrogel density of 5 weight %, relative to 3% and 10%. Adipogenesis and lipid and oxidative metabolic gene pathways were enriched in adipocytes in 5% relative to 3% hydrogels, while fibrotic gene pathways were enriched in 3% hydrogels. These data demonstrate that the intermediate density matrix promotes a more adipogenic, less fibrotic adipocyte phenotype geared towards increased lipid and aerobic metabolism. These observations contribute to a growing literature describing the role of matrix density in regulating adipose tissue function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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