Role of Steroids and Hormones in Obesity
Sex steroid hormones play a key role in the distribution, accumulation, and metabolism of adipose tissue. Recent research has identified receptors for progesterone, estrogen, and androgens within adipose tissue, indicating that these hormones may act directly on fat cells. Their activity in adipose tissue involves both genomic and nongenomic processes.
- Metabolic effects of steroids hormones in obesity
- Obesity and corticosteroids
- Steroid hormones in our food and obesity