Dermal Adipocytes: From Irrelevance to Metabolic Targets?

Dermal adipocytes are a population of cells that are distinct from subcutaneous adipocytes. Unlike other fat depots, these cells demonstrate high phenotypic flexibility and high turnover rates. Their ability to undergo AMT suggests that they are involved in scarring. Dermal adipocytes exhibit insulating action, and are involved in hormonal skin reactions, as well as HF growth. dWAT can have antimicrobial peptides and, thus, is involved in the...