Lipolysis and Antilipolytic Drugs at Different Ages

Adipose tissue plays a major role in caloric homeostasis by shifting between lipid mobilization and storage. Its primary functions can be summarized as follows: 1. Hydrolysis of circulating triglycerides combined with plasma proteins in the form of lipoproteins and uptake of fatty acids thus released. 2. Glucose uptake and utilization for the synthesis of lipids. 3. Lipid storage mainly in the form of triglycerides. 4. Lipolysis and fat mobilization.