Control of Adipocyte Differentiation in Different Fat Depots; Implications for Pathophysiology or Therapy

Adipocyte differentiation and its impact on restriction or expansion of particular adipose tissue depots has physiological and pathophysiological significance in view of the different functions of these depots. Brown or beige fat [BAT] expansion can enhance thermogenesis, lipid oxidation, insulin se...

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Main Authors: Xiuquan eMa, Paul eLee, Donald eChisholm, David eJames
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
fat
BAT
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2015.00001/full