Fat and Glucose Metabolism
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Cell Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 94
Special Issue Editors
Interests: intermediary metabolism; nutrient metabolism; insulin clearance; CECAM1; liver diseases; fibrosis; obesity; diabetes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fat and glucose metabolism are critical physiological processes that maintain energy homeostasis and general metabolic health. These pathways are intimately linked, with shared regulatory mechanisms ensuring a steady supply of energy substrates to meet cellular demands. Fat homeostasis, which is primarily controlled by adipose tissue and the liver, involves the breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol via lipolysis, followed by oxidation or re-esterification for storage. Simultaneously, glucose metabolism, which is predominantly controlled by insulin and glucagon, guarantees a steady supply of glucose for tissues such as the brain that rely on glycolysis and glucose oxidation for cellular energy production. Imbalances in fat and glucose metabolism can result in metabolic disorders, such as obesity, insulin resistance, MAFLD, and type 2 diabetes, among others, posing major health problems. Thus, understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms that mediate fat and glucose homeostasis is critical for designing effective therapeutic approaches for metabolic diseases and enhancing metabolic health.
This Special Issue on "Fat and Glucose Metabolism" invites submissions of original research articles, reviews, clinical trials, intervention studies, or meta-analyses on the links between fat and glucose metabolism. Furthermore, research into the identification of biomarkers, therapeutic targets, and potential therapeutics for these metabolic pathways is encouraged.
Dr. Getachew D. Belew
Dr. John Griffith Jones
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- nutrient metabolism
- energy homeostasis
- insulin resistance
- diabetes
- obesity
- MAFLD
- metabolic disorders
- therapeutic agents
