Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
Mast cell-driven adipocyte lipolysis promotes post-expansive VAT atrophy and ectopic hepatic steatosis
Jiahui Wang, Lei Zhang, Wen‐Yue Liu…·Jian Liu
This study identifies mast cells and their derived serotonin as drivers of adipocyte lipolysis, leading to visceral fat atrophy and hepatic steatosis in obesity.
DOI 10.64898/2026.01.07.698076