Adipocytes actively secrete numerous hormones, growth factors and cytokines, such as leptin, adiponectin, tumor necrosis factor-?? (TNF-??), interleukin-6 (IL-6) etc., which influence energy homeostasis [2], sexual hormone synthesis, immunity, and also regulate the function of the circulatory system.Recent studies [3] have shown that subcutaneous adipose tissue provides a clear advantage over othe