age-associated changes in adipose tissue
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Introduction
Adipose tissue undergoes change with aging.
Physiology
- increased aromatase activity
- increased lipolytic activity
- downward migration of fat pads of the face[5]
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, 4th ed, Kane RL et al (eds) McGraw Hill, NY, 1999
- ↑ UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004
- ↑ The Merck Manual of Geriatrics, 3rdh ed, Merck & Co, Rahway NJ, 2000
- ↑ Taffet GE, Physiology of Aging, In: Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4th ed, Cassel CK et al (eds), Springer-Verlag, New York, 2003
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gierloff M et al. Aging changes of the midfacial fat compartments: A computed tomographic study. Plast Reconstr Surg 2012 Jan; 129:263. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21915077