Emerging technologies in adipose tissue research

Adipocyte. 2023 Dec;12(1):2248673. doi: 10.1080/21623945.2023.2248673.

Abstract

Technologies are transforming the understanding of adipose tissue as a complex and dynamic tissue that plays a critical role in energy homoeostasis and metabolic health. This mini-review provides a brief overview of the potential impact of novel technologies in biomedical research and aims to identify areas where these technologies can make the most significant contribution to adipose tissue research. It discusses the impact of cutting-edge technologies such as single-cell sequencing, multi-omics analyses, spatial transcriptomics, live imaging, 3D tissue engineering, microbiome analysis, in vivo imaging, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. As these technologies continue to evolve, we can expect them to play an increasingly important role in advancing our understanding of adipose tissue and improving the treatment of related diseases.

Keywords: Adipose tissue; analyses; biomarkers; research; technologies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue*
  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Homeostasis
  • Multiomics

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