p38α blocks brown adipose tissue thermogenesis through p38δ inhibition.
Adipose tissue has emerged as an important regulator of whole-body metabolism, and its capacity to dissipate energy in the form of heat has acquired a special relevance in recent years as potential treatment for obesity. In this context, the p38MAPK pathway has arisen as a key player in the thermoge...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-07-01
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Series: | PLoS Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.2004455 |