A role of active brown adipose tissue in cancer cachexia?

Until a few years ago, adult humans were not thought to have brown adipose tissue (BAT). Now, this is a rapidly evolving field of research with perspectives in metabolic syndromes such as obesity and new therapies targeting its bio-energetic pathways. White, brown and socalled brite adipose fat seem...

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Main Authors: Emiel Beijer, Janna Schoenmakers, Guy Vijgen, Fons Kessels, Anne-Marie Dingemans, Patrick Schrauwen, Miel Wouters, Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt, Jaap Teule, Boudewijn Brans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-06-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.oncologyreviews.org/index.php/or/article/view/174