Exercise-regulated lipolysis: Its role and mechanism in health and diseases

Jie-Ying Zhu; Liang Guo

doi:10.1016/j.jare.2024.11.031

Exercise-regulated lipolysis: Its role and mechanism in health and diseases

J Adv Res. 2024 Nov 28:S2090-1232(24)00550-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.11.031. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Jie-Ying Zhu¹, Liang Guo²

Affiliations

¹ School of Exercise and Health and Collaborative Innovation Center for Sports and Public Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Sciences of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438.
² School of Exercise and Health and Collaborative Innovation Center for Sports and Public Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438; Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Sciences of the Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China 200438. Electronic address: guoliang@sus.edu.cn.

PMID: 39613256
DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.11.031

Abstract

Exercise has received considerable attention because of its importance not just in regulating physiological function, but also in ameliorating multiple pathological processes. Among these processes, lipolysis may play an important role in exercise-induced benefits. It is generally accepted that active lipolysis contributes to breakdown of fats, leading to the release of free fatty acids (FFAs) that serve as an energy source for muscles and other tissues during exercise. However, the significance of lipolysis in the context of exercise has not been fully understood. This review comprehensively outlines the potential regulatory mechanisms by which exercise stimulates lipolysis. The potential roles of exercise-mediated lipolysis in various physiological and pathological processes are also summarized. Additionally, we also discussed the potential non-classical effects of key lipolytic effectors induced by exercise. This will enhance our understanding of how exercise improves lipolytic function to bring about beneficial effects, offering new insights into potential therapeutic avenues for promoting health and alleviating diseases.

Keywords: Exercise; FFAs; Lipolysis; Metabolic diseases; Tissue repair.

Publication types

Review