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lüll Emerging role of bone morphogenetic proteins in adipogenesis and energy metabolism Schulz TJ; Tseng YHCytokine Growth Factor Rev 2009[Oct]; 20 (5-6): 523-31Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) regulate many processes in embryonic development as well as in the maintenance of normal tissue function later in adult life. However, the role of this family of proteins in formation of adipose tissue has been underappreciated in the field of developmental biology. With the growing epidemic of obesity, improved knowledge of adipocyte development and function is urgently needed. Recently, there have been significant advances in understanding the role of different members of the BMP superfamily in control of adipocyte differentiation and systemic energy homeostasis. This review summarizes recent progress in understanding how BMPs specify adipose cell fate in stem/progenitor cells and their potential role in energy metabolism. We propose that BMPs provide instructive signals for adipose cell fate determination and regulate adipocyte function. These findings have opened up exciting opportunities for developing new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of obesity and its many associated metabolic disorders.|Adipogenesis/*genetics/physiology[MESH]|Adipose Tissue/metabolism/physiology[MESH]|Animals[MESH]|Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptors/metabolism/physiology[MESH]|Bone Morphogenetic Proteins/genetics/*physiology[MESH]|Cell Differentiation/genetics[MESH]|Energy Metabolism/*genetics/physiology[MESH]|Humans[MESH]|Models, Biological[MESH] |