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Journal overview

Adipocyte  is a fully open access, multi-disciplinary journal that publishes research on all aspects of adipose tissue physiology and pathophysiology.

Recognising the dynamic role of the adipose tissue and its contribution to a variety of physiological and pathological processes, Adipocyte accepts manuscripts that use basic, translational, or clinical approaches to explore the link between dysfunctional adipose tissue and a growing number of chronic diseases (including, but not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and cancer)

Specific topics covered include:

  • Adipose tissue structure and development
  • Adipogenesis, adipose stem cells
  • Adipose inflammation, immune cells
  • Insulin resistance and diabetes
  • Metabolism and energy balance
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction
  • Adipose hypoxia, apoptosis
  • Adipokines and angiogenesis
  • Cardiovascular disease, vascular homeostasis, and hypertension
  • Thermogenesis and lipids, fatty acids, or brown/beige fat
  • Reproduction, obesity and cancer
  • Diabetes and obesity
  • Systems Biology and Bioinformatics
  • Adipocyte biology relating to plastic/reconstructive surgery
  • Adipocyte biology relating to dermatology
The journal accepts the following types of articles; Research Papers/Reports, Brief Reports, Reviews, Mini-reviews, Technical Reports, Commentaries, Meeting Reports, Methods & Protocols.
Adipocyte accepts high-profile submissions in basic, translational and clinical research.

Please note that this journal only publishes manuscripts in English.

The journal operates a single-anonymized peer review policy.

All articles are made freely and permanently available online through gold open access publication.

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