Distribution patterns of brown adipose tissue on FDG-PET/CT has age characteristics.

Yasuchiyo Toyama, Tomoya Kotani, Nagara Tamaki, Sachimi Yamada, Shimpei Akiyama, Yoshitomo Nakai, Taisei Kanayama, Chio Okuyama, Kei Yamada

Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan. [email protected] of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) contributes to thermoregulation and energy expenditure. Although BAT is abundant in early childhood and declines with age, its distribution across age groups remains unclear. This study examined age-related BAT distribution using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT).

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Research summary

The study investigates the distribution patterns of brown adipose tissue across different age groups. Understanding BAT distribution and its decline with age could provide insights into metabolic health and longevity, potentially addressing age-related declines in energy expenditure.

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