hrp0095fc4.5 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2022

Pten knockout in osteoprogenitor cells leads to loss of adipose tissue

Kolbig Florentien , Lorenz Judith , Roth Lisa , Lindhorst Andreas , Thor Doreen , Le Duc Diana , Gericke Martin , Kiess Wieland , Klöting Nora , Krause Kerstin , Garten Antje

Background and Aim: Pediatric patients with germline mutations in the phosphatase and tensin homolog (Pten) gene frequently develop aberrant adipose tissue growth called lipomas. In severe cases, recurrent lipoma formation can have adverse effects on organ function and quality of life. Due to the lack of understanding the basis of lipoma development, no systemic treatment options are available. We therefore aimed to characterize an already described lipoma bea...