Targeting Thermogenesis in Metabolic Disorders: Novel Pharmacological and Lifestyle Interventions
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: adipocyte biology; metabolism; physiology; obesity; type two diabetes; insulin signaling; omics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore the emerging role of thermogenesis modulation as a strategic approach to combat obesity and related metabolic disorders. Recent advances have highlighted the importance of brown and beige adipose tissue in energy expenditure and metabolic health. This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to enhance thermogenic capacity.
Key topics will include the following:
- Adipose tissue biology and thermogenic mechanisms;
- Mitochondrial function in thermogenesis;
- Adrenergic and non-adrenergic pharmacological interventions;
- Receptor-mediated pathways;
- Hormonal influences;
- Enzymatic targets and downstream effectors;
- Exercise, cold exposure, and dietary approaches;
- Future directions in obesity management through thermogenesis.
Dr. Atefeh Rabiee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermogenesis modulation
- metabolic disorders
- obesity
- adipose tissue biology
- thermogenic mechanisms
- mitochondrial function
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