Adipose Tissue Protocols

Adipose tissue is now widely recognized as a true organ endowed with endocrine and paracrine functions. This work provides a broad collection of step-by-step methods and instructions for immediate use in the laboratory by both experts and beginners. Topics range from physiological and morphological to cellular, sub-cellular and molecular aspects. Each protocol emphasizes the advantages and disadvantages of the method and how to overcome possible pitfalls. The text provides methods to enlighten the critical role played by adipose tissue in the regulation of nutrient homeostasis and food intake.