Brown Adipose Tissue and Novel Management Strategies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Therapy

    May 2022 in “ Frontiers in Endocrinology
    Qiaoli Zhang, Rongcai Ye, Yuanyuan Zhang, Chen-Chen Fan, Jun Wang, Shuyu Wang, Suwen Chen, Xiaowei Liu
    TLDR Activating brown fat may help manage PCOS symptoms.
    The document explored the potential of brown adipose tissue (BAT) as a novel therapeutic strategy for managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It was noted that BAT activity was reduced in PCOS patients, contributing to metabolic issues such as insulin resistance. Methods like cold exposure, BAT transplantation, and the use of natural compounds like rutin were discussed as ways to activate BAT, with promising results in animal models showing improved ovulation and metabolic parameters. The findings suggested that targeting BAT could offer a new approach to treating PCOS, but further research was needed to confirm these effects in humans.
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