Immunometabolic regulation of adipose tissue resident immune cells

Adipose tissue (AT) performs immunoregulatory functions beyond fat storage. In addition to adipocytes, AT has a diverse spectrum of resident and infiltrating immune cells in health and disease. Immune cells contribute to the homeostatic function of AT by adapting their metabolism in accordance with the microenvironment. However, how the metabolic reprogramming of immune cells affects their inflammatory profile and the subsequent implication for adipocyte function is not completely elucidated. Here, we discuss the available data on metabolic regulatory processes implicated in the control of adipose tissue-resident immune cells and their crosstalk with adipocytes.