Brown adipose tissue and tumor presence: a retrospective association analysis considering the role of body mass index

Linlin Liu; Jianwei Ren; Yihong Yang; Jun Zhao; Zuo-Lin Xiang

doi:10.1186/s12944-025-02825-x

Abstract

Our findings indicate that BAT and tumor presence are statistically associated in a sex-specific manner, with BMI potentially playing a mediating role in females. The consistently lower BMI among BAT(+) cancer patients further indicates a plausible link between BAT and body weight regulation. These observations warrant further investigation to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.

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                                    Linlin Liu, 
                                
                                    Jianwei Ren, 
                                
                                    Yihong Yang
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2025). 
                            Brown adipose tissue and tumor presence: a retrospective association analysis considering the role of body mass index. 
                            Lipids in Health and Disease
                            
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                            https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-025-02825-x

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DOI: 10.1186/s12944-025-02825-x