Aquaporin subtypes 7 and 9 have vital roles in the control of glycerol channels in adipocytes and hepatocytes, and thereby the balance between glycerol release and uptake by adipocytes and the liver, respectively. This Review discusses the pathophysiological importance of these channels in obesity and related disorders.
- Norikazu Maeda
- Tohru Funahashi
- Iichiro Shimomura